About the role#
Join the MFC Reactor Engineering team for a Summer 2027 internship. You will support nuclear reactor modeling and the development of a digital thread that links reactor analyses across multiple physics and engineering domains. You will work on-site at our Idaho Falls campus on a 9x80 schedule.
What you'll do#
- Develop automated workflows and data pipelines that connect neutronics, thermal-hydraulic, structural, and multiphysics simulations.
- Build Python-based tools for automation, data management, visualization, and model integration.
- Support reactor simulations to improve traceability and efficiency throughout the design and analysis lifecycle.
- Explore the use of artificial intelligence to enhance coding productivity and analysis workflows.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate Junior or Senior, Master's, or PhD student in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Experience with Python and scientific computing or software development practices.
- Experience with reactor analysis tools such as OpenMC, RELAP, MCNP, SERPENT, Griffin, or the MOOSE framework.
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Familiarity with digital engineering concepts, version control, and AI-assisted coding tools.
- Required documents: current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and current class schedule including credit count.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Undergraduate ($26.94-$32.41/hour), Master's ($35.34-$37.73/hour), PhD Pre-Candidacy ($36.83-$39.33/hour), PhD Post-Candidacy ($38.65-$41.29/hour).
- Benefits: Eligible interns receive paid holiday time off and may be eligible for travel reimbursement.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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