Nuclear Engineer, Radiation Detection

As a Nuclear Engineer at Kairos Power, your key responsibilities will include developing and deploying radiation detection instrumentation for various projects, overseeing environmental monitoring programs, and performing worker dose calculations to maintain ALARA standards. You'll work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the instrumentation meets design needs, all while being part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries in clean energy technology.

To qualify for the Nuclear Engineer position at Kairos Power, candidates should possess either an MS or a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, focusing on radiation detection or health physics. Experience in research reactor facilities and knowledge of detector characterization tests, gamma spectroscopy, and advanced modeling software is also essential.

In the role of Nuclear Engineer at Kairos Power, candidates should be prepared for up to 30% domestic travel. This travel may be essential for working with external vendors, testing laboratories, and conducting fieldwork on various projects, allowing for collaborative engagement across different locations.

Candidates for the Nuclear Engineer role at Kairos Power should be familiar with detector response modeling software such as GADRAS-DRF, as well as variance reduction software like Attila4MC and/or ADVANTG. Proficiency in CAD design software like SolidWorks and/or SpaceClaim is also beneficial for effective instrument design.

The salary range for the Nuclear Engineer position at Kairos Power is approximately $101,300 to $119,100 for employees working onsite at the Alameda, CA headquarters. Factors such as experience, skills, and knowledge will influence your actual salary within this range.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you selected or tested radiation detection instruments. Mention what types of detectors you worked with and how you ensured compliance with safety regulations.

ALARA stands for 'As Low As Reasonably Achievable.' In your response, discuss how you've applied this principle in your previous roles, particularly in dose calculations or monitoring programs, to prioritize safety for workers and the community.

Share specific instances where you collected and analyzed radioactive samples. Detail the methods you used, including any software or statistical techniques, and how your analysis contributed to project outcomes.

Emphasize your communication and teamwork skills. Provide an example of a project where you collaborated with different departments and how you effectively integrated input from various stakeholders into the project's success.

Discuss the techniques you have used for characterizing semiconductor detectors, like energy calibration or efficiency validation, and how those techniques contributed to your measurements' accuracy and reliability.

Explain variance reduction techniques such as weight windows and source biasing. Provide an example of how you've employed these in past projects to enhance computational efficiency and accuracy of results.

Discuss specific cases where you applied digital signal processing techniques. Highlight your understanding of algorithms and tools and how they enhanced your project's outcomes.

List relevant software tools like GADRAS, Attila, or CAD design software. Describe your level of proficiency and experiences where these tools helped you solve complex engineering problems.

Provide a concise account of a challenging situation, your role in addressing the challenges, and what the final outcome was, ensuring to emphasize any skills and knowledge that aided in overcoming the difficulties.

Share your passion for nuclear engineering and clean energy solutions. Discuss your drive to innovate and contribute to technology aimed at improving quality of life and environmental safety.