About the role#
Kairos Power is offering an internship for Summer 2027 within our Electrical Engineering team. This role provides hands-on experience supporting the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of instrumentation and control systems for our test reactor. You will contribute to the development of the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor while working alongside multidisciplinary teams on measurement instrumentation, automated digital control systems, and process automation technologies.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of instrumentation and control systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure effective integration of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Perform data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation to support engineering and project objectives.
- Contribute to the preparation, review, and presentation of technical reports and engineering documentation.
- Support laboratory testing, equipment commissioning, system validation, prototyping, and troubleshooting activities under guidance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with control system software such as LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar automation platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
- Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom through laboratory work, research, extracurricular projects, or prior internship experience.
Location & details#
- Locations: Alameda, California; Albuquerque, New Mexico; or Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This position is paid.
About Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an engineering firm focused on the design and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor technology. The company works to develop clean and affordable energy solutions through molten salt reactor systems. Founded in 2016, the organization operates from its headquarters in Alameda, California. It employs approximately 525 people across multiple locations in the United States.
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