Company OverviewZeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Analysis ManagerZeno is seeking a highly motivated Analysis Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting the development and deployment of Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS). This role is responsible for managing analysts across structural, thermal, and nuclear disciplines, ensuring high-quality technical output in support of mission-critical programs.In this role you will:<ul><li>Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and oversight to a team of mechanical and nuclear analysts, ensuring high-quality, timely, and technically rigorous analysis deliverables.</li><li>Review and provide feedback on structural, thermal, and nuclear analysis work, maintaining strong engineering standards while balancing program schedules and priorities.</li><li>Manage team workload and resource allocation across multiple projects, aligning analysis priorities with program and company needs.</li><li>Support the professional development of team members through regular coaching, feedback, goal setting, and performance development conversations.</li><li>Partner closely with mechanical design, systems engineering, materials, and program management teams to ensure analysis efforts support integrated product development.</li><li>Serve as a technical escalation point, helping guide analysis approaches, assumptions, and modeling strategies.</li><li>Identify, implement, and continuously improve analysis workflows, tools, documentation practices, and knowledge-sharing across the team.</li><li>Communicate team progress, technical risks, and resource needs to senior leadership; represent the analysis team in cross-functional technical and programmatic discussions.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with Zeno’s values and engineering rigor.</li><li>Report directly to the Senior Engineering Manager, providing regular updates on team performance, project status, and technical risks.</li></ul>Key Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on engineering analysis.</li><li>8+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical, thermal, structural, or nuclear analysis.</li><li>3+ years of management experience.</li><li>Strong foundation in engineering analysis methods, with deep expertise in at least one domain (structural, thermal, or nuclear); experience with FEA-based analysis is strongly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with multidisciplinary analysis environments and the ability to effectively oversee work outside one’s primary technical specialty.</li><li>Experience performing engineering work under AS9100, NQA-1, or similar quality standard.</li><li>Ability to identify technical risks, define bounding cases, and guide teams toward practical, defensible engineering solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead technical efforts, mentor peers, and drive work to completion in ambiguous or evolving environments.</li><li>Strong planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and competing demands.</li><li>Interest in developing leadership skills and supporting the growth and success of others.</li><li>Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and proactively improving processes and team effectiveness.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership.</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, program management, quality, and operations teams.</li></ul>Job Functions<ul><li>Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays</li><li>Travel: Travel is required, &lt;10%</li><li>Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)</li><li>Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds</li><li>Repetitive work: Prolonged</li><li>Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work</li><li>Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of &gt;8 hrs./day</li></ul>Compensation and BenefitsThe anticipated salary band for this position is $175,000 - $225,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:<ul><li>Stock options</li><li>Flexible paid time off</li><li>401k plan with employer match</li><li>16 weeks of paid family leave</li><li>⁠11 observed company holidays</li><li>Employer HSA contributions</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Professional development </li><li>Employee recognition program</li><li>⁠Company-sponsored ClassPass benefit to support employee wellness</li><li>⁠Dog friendly office </li></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul>Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.Export ControlApplicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).

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