--- title: 'IT Infrastructure Engineer at Kairos Power' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/it-infrastructure-engineer-kairos-power-alameda-w2qx7rmhv76t' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # IT Infrastructure Engineer at Kairos Power - **Company:** Kairos Power - **Location:** Alameda, CA - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kairospower/jobs/6103028004 ## Job description Company Overview 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 We are searching for an IT Infrastructure Engineer II to support the reliable operation of end-user computing and core infrastructure services, with primary responsibility for infrastructure supporting the Kairos Power Alameda, CA site. You will work as part of a team of Infrastructure Engineers to independently implement, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain infrastructure enabling corporate, engineering, and manufacturing services. The role contributes to the design, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The successful candidate will have previous IT systems and/or network engineering experience; experience in engineering or industrial/manufacturing organizations and regulated environments is preferred. ## Responsibilities - Independently install, configure, and maintain cloud and on-premises networking, compute, and infrastructure resources, using Infrastructure as Code where practical. - Contribute to the design, standardization, implementation, and ongoing management of hybrid infrastructure across offices, labs, manufacturing spaces, and datacenter environments. - Monitor and independently troubleshoot routine and moderately complex network, systems, and application issues, and identify opportunities to improve performance and reliability. - Build reliable, secure, and automated solutions that improve infrastructure scalability and operational efficiency. - Administer and support server, endpoint, identity, endpoint management, and cloud infrastructure technologies. - Collaborate with security, engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and business teams to define requirements and deliver infrastructure that supports operational needs. - Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and external partners to implement secure and reliable infrastructure solutions. - Develop, maintain, and improve technical documentation, standards, diagrams, and operating procedures. - Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, incident response, and continuous improvement efforts, taking ownership of assigned infrastructure deliverables. - Apply modern IT and security best practices across supported systems and environments. - Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the role. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and applicable work experience. - 4+ years of relevant work experience in network engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a similar role in a medium-to-large-scale organization or similarly complex environment. - Experience independently supporting and troubleshooting datacenter operations, physical and logical networking, and systems infrastructure. - Hands-on experience with at least one cloud IaaS platform, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Practical experience with configuration management, automation, or Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. - Prior work experience in a highly regulated industry, including government environments, is preferred. - Prior work experience in an engineering or industrial/manufacturing company is preferred. - Prior work experience in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Working knowledge of enterprise networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, firewalls, and network troubleshooting. - Knowledge of cloud infrastructure concepts and services, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and hybrid cloud environments. - Ability to apply Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and infrastructure automation principles and practices. - Ability to independently implement, maintain, and troubleshoot reliable and supportable infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. - Ability to diagnose and resolve routine and moderately complex infrastructure issues across networking, systems, endpoint, identity, and cloud technologies. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams, vendors, and service providers to define requirements and implement infrastructure solutions. - Ability to create and improve technical standards, architecture and network diagrams, operating procedures, and system documentation. - Working knowledge of server and endpoint technologies and modern enterprise IT environments. - Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, with practical experience using mobile device management, single sign-on, and endpoint management tools. - Working knowledge of modern information security practices and their application to infrastructure environments. - Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical, supportable solutions. - Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to manage assigned priorities and adapt to changing technical and operational requirements. Physical Demands - Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods - Communicating with others to exchange information Environmental Conditions - General office environment - Noisy environments - Prototyping/Test Facilities - Manufacturing/Industrial Environments Safety and PPE - Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs - Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions - Wearing proper PPE, to include safety glasses, safety footwear, or other PPE as required Travel - Some travel may be required (5%) Certification - Relevant professional certification in networking, cloud infrastructure, systems administration, infrastructure automation, or information security, such as CCNA/CCNP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Terraform, RHCSA/RHCE, Security+, or comparable certification is desirable but not required Additional Requirements - Occasionally requires working weekends. - Occasionally equires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines. The salary range for this position is $108,735 to $127,923 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role. #LI-Onsite ## About our Benefits We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below: - 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) Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Kairos Power participates in E-Verify. Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please. Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810 ## About Kairos Power ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kairos Power is developing fluoride salt–cooled high‑temperature reactors (KP‑FHR) to deliver safe, affordable, and reliable clean energy at commercial scale. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture‑backed startup) - **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, USA - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Mike Laufer (CEO, Co‑Founder) and Edward Blandford (CTO, Co‑Founder) [kairospower.com/about](https://www.kairospower.com/about) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Advanced nuclear energy, clean‑energy technology, vertical manufacturing. - **Target customers**: B2B – utilities (e.g., TVA), large‑scale energy buyers (e.g., Google), power generators, grid operators. - **Mission / purpose**: “To deliver reliable, affordable energy at scale” while combating climate change by reimagining the entire energy system. [kairospower.com](https://www.kairospower.com/) ## Products & Services - **KP‑FHR (fluoride salt–cooled high‑temperature reactor)**: The core technology – a next‑generation nuclear reactor that uses molten‑salt coolant and TRISO‑based pebble fuel. It is designed for competitive baseload power without carbon emissions. - **Hermes Demonstration Reactors**: - **Hermes 1**: The first non‑water‑cooled reactor to receive an NRC construction permit. Now under construction in Oak Ridge, TN. - **Hermes 2**: A commercial‑scale demonstration plant that will supply electricity to the grid. - **In‑house manufacturing**: Kairos Power builds reactor components, fuel, molten salt, and plant equipment internally to control quality, cost, and schedule. Facilities in Albuquerque, NM produce modular systems and perform salt production, TRISO fuel and pebble fabrication. - **Engineering Test Units (ETU)**: Iterative non‑nuclear test rigs (ETU 2, ETU 3) used to validate systems, reduce risk, and fine‑tune technology before nuclear operation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available in provided sources. - **Key metric**: **Headcount >500** (as of 2025/2026); **Total funding** – not disclosed in provided sources. - **Notable investors & partners**: Google (world’s first corporate agreement for multiple advanced reactor deployments – up to 500 MW by 2035), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), KP‑OMADA alliance (North American nuclear utilities and generating companies). [kairospower.com/our-approach](https://www.kairospower.com/our-approach) - **Growth signals**: - First nuclear company ever named a **BloombergNEF Pioneer**. - Recognized **six times as a Forbes Best Startup Employer**. - Hermes 1 construction permit granted – a regulatory milestone. - Expansion of manufacturing capabilities in Albuquerque and reactor campus in Oak Ridge. - Active partnerships with leading U.S. utilities and tech companies. ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertical integration**: Unifies engineering, manufacturing, testing, and licensing in‑house – reduces supply‑chain risk and accelerates deployment. - **Iterative development model (“test‑to‑learn”)**: Build, test, iterate with thousands of hours of operational data; progressively de‑risks nuclear construction, fuel supply, and operations. - **Proactive regulatory engagement**: First non‑water‑cooled reactor to secure an NRC construction permit, de‑risking the licensing path for future units. - **Strong commercial partnerships**: Google and major utilities provide both credibility and a clear off‑take pathway for commercial fleets. - **Technology differentiator**: Fluoride salt cooling enables lower pressure, inherent safety, and efficient heat transfer, making the reactor cost‑competitive with natural gas. ## Strategic Focus - **Commercial deployment**: Targeting grid‑connected operation of Hermes 2 and a fleet of up to 500 MW by 2035 (via Google agreement). - **Scaling manufacturing**: Expanding the Albuquerque Manufacturing Development Campus to produce reactor components at volume. - **Supply chain & fuel qualification**: In‑house fuel fabrication (TRISO pebbles) and salt production to ensure cost and schedule certainty. - **Alliance building**: Growing the KP‑OMADA alliance to standardize technology deployment across multiple utilities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & recognition**: Six‑time Forbes Best Startup Employer. Employee‑led committees (Women of Kairos Power, Environmental Stewards, Culture Committee, Developing Professionals) shape a collaborative, inclusive environment. “One Kairos” program champions belonging. - **Benefits**: - 3 weeks paid vacation + 5 sick days + >20 paid holidays/year. - 100% employer‑paid medical premiums and deductibles for employee and dependents; premium dental and vision. - 401(k) with employer match, pre‑tax FSA (health & dependent care), commuter benefits. - Career development: mentorship programs, hands‑on training, career paths tailored to personal goals. - **Work model**: Multiple facilities (Alameda HQ, Oak Ridge, Albuquerque) – roles are likely on‑site or hybrid depending on function; no explicit remote‑only policy disclosed. - **Mission‑driven environment**: Direct impact on climate change; work on complex engineering challenges in nuclear energy. - **Values**: Mission‑driven, responsible, people‑centered, pioneering, collaborative, action‑oriented, direct & honest. [kairospower.com/careers](https://www.kairospower.com/careers) ## Sources 1. [kairospower.com](https://www.kairospower.com/) – Company homepage, locations, technology overview 2. [kairospower.com/about](https://www.kairospower.com/about) – Founders, leadership, history, locations 3. [kairospower.com/our-approach](https://www.kairospower.com/our-approach) – Vertical integration, iterative development, partnerships 4. [kairospower.com/careers](https://www.kairospower.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, values, employee resource groups, headcount 5. 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