About this role
Forge AtomicsHumanity faces two critical challenges: securing reliable energy and aggressively lowering our environmental impact. At Forge, we believe nuclear fission is the key to solving both at once. Today Forge is developing the technology to rapidly scale the deployment of nuclear fission.
Manager, Power Conversion EngineeringThe Manager, Power Conversion Engineering is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the system that generates electricity from hot, high-pressure steam produced by our first nuclear reactor – Ember. The power conversion system includes a turbine and generator, high-power electrical systems interfacing with an electrical load, a regenerative feedwater heating train, condensate filtration and polishing, control electronics, heat rejection, and more. This role builds and leads a team of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers and initially reports directly to the CEO / Chief Engineer. The team will first deliver the system for Ember Mini, our subscale non-nuclear prototype, then a full-scale system ready for nuclear operations and high-rate production. Successful candidates will have previously owned delivery of complex electromechanical systems from concept through commissioning, and will be highly motivated to power humanity with abundant, clean energy.
Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end ownership of power conversion system delivery for Ember Mini, Forge's subscale non-nuclear prototype
Deliver the same ownership at full scale for Ember, Forge's nuclear power plant, designing the system to be produced and deployed at a high rate
Own the program: scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and risk for the power conversion system
Drive conceptual design, architecture trades, and first-order sizing
Develop design requirements where definition is lacking
Perform in-depth first-principles analysis, including detailed system models, to assess and optimize the system design
Optimize development speed, cost, and system complexity
Design and execute development, acceptance, and qualification testing
Work with vendors to procure key systems such as the steam turbine
Partner with the production and site deployment teams to ensure the system can be manufactured and delivered at a high rate
Recruit, develop, train, and retain world-class leaders and individual contributors
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
5+ years of engineering experience designing, analyzing, or building mechanical hardware
3+ years of direct leadership experience leading engineers
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience owning system delivery at the program level, including budget, schedule, and vendor management
Creative problem solver who can bring multiple disciplines together, with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Demonstrated rapid growth; you've held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization, were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace, and accomplished something meaningfully difficult early in your career
Additional Requirements
Position will be based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County and will require relocation if not already local. The position will be full-time in the office.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Ability to travel to suppliers and reactor construction sites in other states as necessary
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range:
Manager: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year + equity
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Forge. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or stock options, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and various other perks. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Forge is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.