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General Atomics · 1 month ago

Intern - Nuclear Engineering

San Diego California

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$29/hr - $31/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

General Atomics is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, including nuclear fuel cycles and advanced electric technologies. They are seeking an Undergraduate Intern in Nuclear Engineering to assist in analyzing advanced reactor designs and contribute to various engineering tasks within the Electromagnetic Systems team in San Diego, California.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Nuclear Code experience: MCNP, SCALE, RELAP, MOOSE/BISON, SERPENT, TRACE

Nuclear Engineering: A working knowledge of nuclear thermal-hydraulic systems to progress the overall reactor designs development is desired

This position may help assist in analyzing and evaluating advanced reactor designs with respect to thermal fluids and coolant pump design of space power systems

This position may assist in analyzing and evaluating advanced reactor designs terrestrial and space reactors

Under general supervision, participates in the day-to-day activities of assigned functional area assisting in the completion of routine and non-routine tasks

Assists in applying knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve problems

Assists in developing electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams and charts

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Nuclear Code experienceNuclear Engineering knowledgeReactor thermal-hydraulicsReactor neutronicsBasic computer skillsAttention to detailTeamwork skillsBasic communication skills

Required

Nuclear Code experience: MCNP, SCALE, RELAP, MOOSE/BISON, SERPENT, TRACE

A working knowledge of nuclear thermal-hydraulic systems to progress the overall reactor designs development is desired

A working knowledge of reactor neutronics is desired

Attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively is required

Candidates will be required to commit to the 10 week program, two sessions available beginning June 1, 2026 or June 22, 2026

Requires active enrollment and currently attending as an undergraduate student at a recognized college or university

Applicants who will have completed their undergraduate degree by the time the internship program would begin, must be planning to continue in a graduate program immediately following the conclusion of the internship program

Ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately

Ability to follow general and detailed instructions as well as organizational policies and procedures

Basic communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interface with internal professionals

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Basic computer skills