Electrical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Job Summary 

Kairos Power is offering an exciting opportunity for students to join our Electrical Engineering team as an intern for Summer 2026. The internship provides a unique, hands-on experience, allowing you to contribute to design, implementation, and operation of control systems for our test reactor. In this role, you will contribute to the design of a test reactor for the development of the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR). You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and provides support to aspects of measurement instrumentation and automated digital system process control.

General Responsibilities 

• Assist in the design and implementation of control systems for the test reactor.
• Support measurement instrumentation and automated digital system process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of control systems.
• Participate in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems to enhance performance.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation to support project needs.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of technical reports and presentations.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends.
• Support various engineering tasks, including testing, validation, and prototyping.
• Actively participate in team meetings, providing updates and contributing to discussions.
• Maintain clear and organized records of all work performed. cts of design and operation.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Current student enrolled and pursuing a B.S, M.S, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of classroom setting through laboratory, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred
• Experience with control system software (LabVIEW, PLCs, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
• Experience with control system analysis and design and control systems protocols is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with cross-functional teams
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Physical Conditions 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Use hand tools

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

The hourly range for this position is $30-$34 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.