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Deep Fission

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2023

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

Energy • Hardware

Deep Fission is an advanced nuclear energy company developing a novel deployment architecture called Gravity™ that integrates established technologies — pressurized water reactors, geothermal energy-transfer components, and deep borehole drilling — to place reactor systems a mile underground. The design uses hydrostatic pressure from a deep water column to support operating pressure and cooling, applies geothermal-style surface energy transfer to turbines, and aims for rapid, low-footprint deployments (a stated 6-month target for a single reactor deployment and a 2027–2028 commercial operation goal). The company reports an 18. 5 GW commercial pipeline via letters of intent with power-site partners, has moved prototype hardware (reactor canister) to a Kansas site, and is engaging with regulators and investors through public filings and offerings.

📋 Description

• Perform mechanical system engineering tasks for the development of Deep Fission’s surface facilities - from conceptual development through licensing, fabrication, construction, startup, and turnover. • Coordinates or prepares diagrams, specifications, procurement documents, and award recommendations. • Ensure effective coordination with the other engineering disciplines to maintain alignment on technical scope. • Advance designs rapidly in a dynamic environment, applying sound engineering judgment and calculated risk management. • Support interface activities between partner organizations and major subcontractors, participating in face-to-face events to create effective work and decision-making environments. • Contribute to general design coordination events such as mechanical system design reviews and in-person design workshops. • Promote a proactive nuclear safety culture across office and field-based activities. • Advocate for the Deep Fission company and its technology. • Participate in project planning (schedule and budgeting) and be prepared to commit to delivery against the project plan. • Provides assistance to project and construction management for mechanical system requirements, identifying issues as they arise during project execution.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the relevant engineering discipline, including successful delivery of mechanical system designs. • Background in regulated environments such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, utility or industrial capital projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and modern design practices. • Understanding of nuclear QA programs (e.g., NQA-1), and compliance documentation. • Ability to perform in a design role supporting large design efforts with multiple interfaces and stakeholders. • Ability to maintain communication and stakeholder engagement in a virtual and hybrid team environment. • Ability to travel - candidate will be required to travel on a moderate basis depending on the project phase up to 20%. • Must be a U.S. person eligible to meet DOE Export Control requirements under 10 CFR 810.

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.