Systems Code Development Engineer

Summary

Join Kairos Power as an early career KP-SAM Code Development Engineer and contribute to the development and validation of the KP-FHR systems analysis code. You will assist in Integral Effects Testing (IET) validation, lead the development of multi-dimensional models, and support safety analysis and licensing teams. This role requires a strong background in nuclear engineering, systems analysis, and coding (C++ and Python). The ideal candidate will possess experience with systems analysis codes, DOE MOOSE framework, and numerical methods. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401(k). Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Nuclear Engineer or similar field of study
• Knowledgeable about nuclear reactor system analysis, specifically molten salt cooled systems
• Capability to independently create new TH models, implement models into actual systems code, and perform verification & validation
• Experience in software development and coding skills, such as C++ and Python programming
• Capability to develop complex systems models for real problems
• Proven capability to perform strict verification and validation; past experiences in IET validation is highly desired
• Knowledge and experiences in numerical methods, such as JFNK method, high order methods in time or space (finite volume or finite element method)
• Familiar with scientific computational environment and tools such as version control software such as Git, Github, latex,  Linux or Mac OS environment
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Assessing the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Responsibilities

• Assist KP-SAM IET validation efforts by working with senior code developer
• Lead the effort to mature and develop multiple dimensional models such as 2-D pebble bed porous media model, and develop validation strategy by collaborating with other KP-SAM team members and ANL SAM team
• Provide support for Safety Analysis team and Licensing Team
• Support other normal code maintaining and SQA related tasks, and support additional validation and analysis tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems analysis codes, SAM or RELAP, a plus
• Experience with code development with DOE MOOSE framework

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)