Kairos Power
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Summer 2027
Alameda, CA, Albuquerque, NM, or Oak Ridge, TN · Internship · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Education
- Current student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a listed or related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Facility work requires authorization by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries not on the DOE general authorization list require a DOE export control license for the company to permit access.
About the job
Summer 2027 interns will support mechanical and manufacturing engineering projects involving design, analysis, testing, fabrication, and process improvement for advanced nuclear energy technology.
What you'll do
- Assist with design, analysis, testing, and optimization of mechanical systems, components, and manufacturing processes.
- Collect and analyze experimental data; support fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and testing of prototypes.
- Prepare engineering documentation and reports, and help troubleshoot manufacturing or engineering challenges.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, or engineering testing equipment.
- Basic proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated application of technical skills outside the classroom through laboratory work, research, projects, or prior internship/work experience.
- Exposure to engineering drawings, engineering standards, and GD&T.
Pay
$31-33 USD per hour base salary (onsite at Alameda, CA headquarters)
Tools
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word
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