Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world's transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people's quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional systems engineering and requirements integration efforts that are critical to the successful development and delivery of our next-generation reactor technology. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering Integration, this role blends hands-on technical leadership with team management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, requirements management, and product lifecycle development. They will also bring proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving process improvements, aligning system engineering efforts with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across system architecture, requirement development, and integration activities to ensure robust and traceable system designs
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of system engineering process, tools, and standards to ensure consistent and high-quality outcomes
• Coordinate the periodic review and update of design procedures, engineering processes, and technical guidelines to align with evolving project needs
• Partner closely with Project Engineering and Project Management teams to support system development throughout the full project lifecyclefrom concept and design through implementation, testing, and delivery
• Lead verification and validation planning, ensuring that requirements are testable and fully integrated into product development workflows
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration, ensuring system-level thinking is embedded across engineering disciplines
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

Environmental Conditions

Safety and PPE

Travel