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Kairos Power · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Alameda, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$28/hr - $32/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are offering an internship opportunity for students to join their Electrical Engineering team, contributing to the design and implementation of control systems for a test reactor.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Control system softwareElectrical principlesMechanical principlesControl system analysisMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingProblem-solvingTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

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