Deep Fission

Deep Fission is pioneering a novel approach to nuclear energy by developing scalable 15 MWe small modular reactors (SMRs) that are designed to be placed one mile underground, aiming to provide carbon-free, reliable, and affordable electricity while add...

Founded 2023

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VP, Engineering

2 hours, 43 minutes ago

United States

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VP of Engineering

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Deep Fission

Founded 2023

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Description

Build, staff, and lead the engineering organization, including Directors across reactor and mechanical design, nuclear analysis, I&C, surface power conversion, and support systems.
Establish scalable engineering processes, configuration management, and design-change control from concept through fleet deployment.
Own engineering execution for the nuclear steam supply system and surface power conversion, including the reactor-to-borehole interface with the drilling and completions team.
Provide engineering input to integrated schedules, budgets, and risk registers, and ensure delivery for demonstration and commercial units.
Translate reactor design-basis and safety requirements into manufacturable, constructible engineering packages.
Drive phased validation of subsurface deployment, reactor control, and other differentiated system elements.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs on engineering content for NRC licensing submissions and align deliverables with quality requirements.
Manage engineering vendors, oversee fabrication, and support make-or-buy decisions for major subsystems.
Represent Engineering with customers, DOE, NRC, and site partners, and regularly report engineering status, risks, and resource needs to executives.
Foster a nuclear safety culture with open reporting of concerns and a questioning attitude.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, nuclear, electrical, or a related engineering field; an MS or PhD is preferred.
15+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in leadership roles and 5+ years managing multidisciplinary engineering teams at the Director level or above.
Experience designing power plants or other complex regulated hardware, such as aerospace, submarines, or LNG systems.
Demonstrated track record of building an engineering function.
Working knowledge of nuclear and commercial quality assurance frameworks and NRC licensing processes.
Strong experience designing nuclear or similarly regulated hardware for manufacturability and constructability.
Experience with PWR or small modular reactor designs is preferred.
Experience with geothermal systems or oil and gas subsurface engineering is preferred.
Commercial or private-sector experience, ideally in a high-growth or newly public company, is preferred.
Must be a U.S. person eligible to meet DOE Export Control requirements under 10 CFR 810; a PE license is preferred.

Benefits

Remote-first work environment.
Domestic travel for company offsites, training, and site visits, with up to 20% travel anticipated.
Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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