About the role#
Kairos Power is offering summer 2027 internship opportunities within our Nuclear Engineering organization. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of analytical tools, computational methods, and engineering infrastructure that support the safety case for the Hermes Reactor and our future commercial reactor fleet. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on technical projects involving reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, structural materials, computational modeling, licensing, and nuclear safety analysis.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, verification, and validation of analytical tools, computational models, and engineering methods supporting reactor safety.
- Perform engineering analyses and computational modeling related to assigned technical focus areas.
- Assist with research and technology development projects focused on improving reactor safety, performance, and efficiency.
- Analyze engineering data and prepare technical documentation supporting engineering decisions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom through laboratory work, research, or prior internship experience is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with engineering analysis, computational modeling, or scientific computing tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, organized, and high-quality technical work.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Locations: Alameda, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Oak Ridge, TN
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship
- Note: This position is located in a facility subject to export control restrictions under 10 CFR Part 810. Authorization from the Department of Energy may be required for access to controlled information.
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