Kairos Power · 4 months ago
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
Alameda, CA or Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28/hr - $32/hr
Start in 2026 SummerKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on transitioning to clean energy. They are offering internship opportunities for students in various Mechanical Engineering teams for Summer 2026, where contributions will support the development of innovative technology aimed at impacting climate change.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of mechanical systems, components, and processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and project managers, to support project goals and timelines
Conduct experiments, collect data, and perform analysis to validate designs and inform decision-making
Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical reports, and engineering drawings
Contribute to the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment
Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to resolve engineering challenges
Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes to support design validation
Participate in engineering and design reviews, contributing ideas and feedback to improve product design and reliability
Assist with inspections, quality checks, and documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and requirements
Support reliability engineering efforts by analyzing failure modes and proposing solutions to improve system performance
Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all engineering activities
Present findings, progress, and recommendations to the engineering team and management
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current student enrolled and pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, Nuclear 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
Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, or testing equipment
Exposure to engineering standards, drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Basic proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB)
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality control, and engineering testing methodologies
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to engineering challenges
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 with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
Recent News
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