Senior Project Engineering Manager

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a Swedish deep-tech company developing next-generation small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver clean, safe, and reliable energy. Our lead-cooled reactor design enables high safety in a compact format, making it scalable and cost-efficient - and a strong complement to renewable energy.

We are now entering a phase where structured, high-quality engineering execution is critical to moving from design to reality - and this is where you come in.

What you'll get to do

As Project Engineering Manager (PEM), you lead the engineering execution of Blykalla's SEALER reactor programme. You sit at the intersection of technical leadership, project delivery, and regulatory compliance - ensuring that multidisciplinary teams move in sync, milestones are met, and engineering output is robust and licensable.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you both define how we work and ensure it gets done.

You translate complex technical requirements into clear execution plans, align teams across disciplines, and create the structure needed to deliver a first-of-a-kind nuclear system.

You will also play a key role in shaping how we scale engineering at Blykalla, driving the adoption of design for fabrication and modularization, model-based engineering, PLM systems, and data-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

Engineering execution & technical leadership

• Define and drive a clear engineering execution plan with an aligned schedule, deliverables, cost, and responsibilities

• Lead coordination across disciplines (reactor, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, safety) to ensure system integration

• Ensure effective engineering workflows, design control processes, and validation approaches are implemented

• Ensure engineering output meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle

Risk, safety & licensing

• Identify and manage technical and regulatory risks early, before they impact delivery

• Ensure traceability and documentation needed for licensing and safety case development

• Lead key engineering risk methodologies such as FMEA and probabilistic risk assessment

• Interface with regulatory bodies and certification authorities

Cross-functional collaboration

• Act as the central engineering interface across project management, engineering teams, suppliers, and regulators

• Align stakeholders and maintain momentum through structured coordination

• Support procurement with nuclear-grade technical requirements and supplier evaluation

• Promote a strong safety culture and design-for-safety mindset

• Ensure early designs implement pre-fabrication and modularization principles, and get early contractor engagement as required.

Delivery, planning & improvement

• Contribute to realistic planning of engineering scope, resources, cost,, and timelines

• Track progress and ensure predictable delivery against milestones

• Drive continuous improvement in how we execute and scale engineering

• Ensure smooth handover from engineering to manufacturing, construction, and operations

Who you'll work with

You will be part of the Plant Engineering Team and work closely with discipline leads, the CTO, project managers, and external partners. You will be a key integrator across technical domains in a team that is highly driven and committed to building something meaningful.

Who you are

Domain expertise

• MSc or equivalent in Mechanical, Nuclear, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or similar

• Strong experience leading engineering delivery in complex, regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, defence)
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex programme phases

• Solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and standards (SSM, IAEA, ASME, IEC, IEEE)

• Experience with risk methodologies such as FMEA and probabilistic risk assessment

• Familiarity with modern engineering environments (e.g. PLM, model-based engineering)

How you work

• You bring structure and clarity to complex engineering challenges

• You balance technical rigour with practical delivery

• You anticipate risks and act early

• You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes as you go

Cultural contribution

• You lead with clarity and accountability, and bring people with you

• You build trust through transparency and reliability

• You are motivated by solving hard, first-of-a-kind problems

• You care about how teams work together and contribute to a strong, collaborative environment

• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus

Why join Blykalla

• Work on first-of-a-kind nuclear technology with real global impact

• Take on a high-ownership role at the core of our delivery

• Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious, and highly skilled team

• Help shape how next-generation nuclear engineering is done

Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm, we have an office first culture.

So, what do you think?

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team as Senior Project Engineering Manager and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

Reference & Background Checks

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role.

We do not accept applications via email.

We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.

Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.

Team Plant Engineering Locations Stockholm