Lead Engineer – Power Systems Design

🕒 July 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔋 Electrical Engineer

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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

• Lead the engineering and design of Power Systems for the reactor pilot project • Lead the Rankine cycle design and selection • Perform design and design oversight for turbine generator systems, steam condensers, steam/feedwater systems, and generator switchgear from conceptual development through licensing, fabrication, construction, startup, and turnover • Produce proposed conceptual designs, including basic layout information, draft process flow diagrams, and conceptual single-line diagrams • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to maintain alignment on technical scope • Advance designs rapidly in a dynamic first-of-a-kind environment using sound engineering judgment and calculated risk management • Interface between partner organizations and major subcontractors, serving as the major interface for power equipment and reactor systems • Lead Power Systems design reviews and in-person design workshops • Promote a proactive nuclear safety culture across office- and field-based activities • Advocate for Deep Fission and its technology • Participate in project planning, including scheduling and budgeting, and commit to delivery against the project plan • Coordinate or prepare specifications, procurement documents, and award recommendations • Assist project and construction management with Electrical/I&C requirements and identify issues during project execution • Coordinate alignment among engineering disciplines, construction, procurement, equipment suppliers, power customers, and licensing

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the relevant engineering discipline, including successful delivery of engineered systems providing power generation to the US electrical grid • Background in regulated environments such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, utility or industrial capital projects • Experience with turbine generator systems, steam condensers, steam/feedwater systems, and generator switch gear • 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 • Proven ability to perform in a senior design role leading, or coordinating 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 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 • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (desired) • Experience with SMRs, Gen IV technologies, or first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor development (desired) • Demonstrated experience navigating NRC or DOE regulations (desired) • Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in Engineering or other technical field (desired) • Background in nuclear construction, site development, or commissioning of safety-related systems (desired) • Proficiency with engineering software tools and AI-enabled platforms (desired) • Experience in startup or innovation-driven organizations (desired) • Project management experience (a plus) • Design acumen based on experience and education • Experience on structured engineering teams working with other engineering disciplines and subcontractors • Ability to achieve engineering objectives utilizing subcontracted services • Capacity to adjust actions, strategies, and behaviors in response to unexpected or ambiguous situations • Ability to build trust and alignment across internal teams, regulators, and partner organizations • Ability to balance technical rigor with business trade-offs and use data and judgment effectively

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace • Opportunity to contribute to advancing clean nuclear energy and creating a sustainable future