About the role#
The Nuclear Company is building software to support the construction of nuclear reactors. You will join our team to develop models that impact real-world energy projects. As an intern, you will work alongside full-time engineers to take models from raw data to a deployed, monitored service. This is a full-time, six-month co-op position running from January to June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Source, clean, and explore data to build, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models.
- Build ML pipelines and manage experiments using tools like MLflow, Kubeflow, or SageMaker.
- Create forecasting and time-series models to track megaproject cost, schedule, and risk.
- Manage the full model lifecycle, including production monitoring, drift detection, and retraining triggers.
- Establish evaluation and validation frameworks to ensure results remain accurate and audit-ready.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in Python and the ML data stack, including pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
- Hands-on experience building ML pipelines and evaluating models through coursework, research, or previous projects.
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC, five days a week for the full six-month term.
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) is required due to U.S. export control regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Modality: On-site, five days a week.
- Term: Spring 2027 (January to June).
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company focuses on the modernization of nuclear construction. It works to deploy fleet-scale nuclear power across the United States. The company integrates existing reactor technologies with digital tools to lower costs and speed up deployment. Founded in 2023, the organization currently employs 161 people.
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