Terrestrial Energy · 6 hours ago
Systems Engineering Intern
Bryan, Texas, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternTerrestrial Energy is a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors, seeking to grow its workforce to develop and deploy its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR). The Systems Engineering Intern will support the development, integration, and coordination of IMSR technology, gaining hands-on experience in a highly regulated advanced nuclear technology environment.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support development, maintenance, and organization of system requirements for IMSR systems and subsystems
Assist with requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across system, subsystem, and component levels
Help maintain system descriptions, functional breakdowns, and system architecture documentation
Support identification, documentation, and tracking of system assumptions, constraints, and design decisions
Assist with configuration management and change impact assessments from a systems perspective
Support identification and documentation of interfaces between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, I&C, safety, licensing)
Assist in maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface registers
Participate in cross-functional technical meetings and support follow-up on actions and interface issues
Help track integration risks and dependencies across systems and subsystems
Assist in developing and maintaining requirements verification matrices
Support definition of verification methods (analysis, inspection, test, demonstration) for system requirements
Help organize verification evidence and documentation to support future testing and validation activities
Support systems-level thinking aligned with the V-model engineering approach
Prepare and update technical documentation including system summaries, requirement listings, and decision logs
Assist in preparing figures, block diagrams, and presentation material for internal design reviews
Maintain organized records within document control and configuration management systems
Support adherence to engineering processes and quality requirements
Work closely with Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, Safety, Licensing, and Project Management teams
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to gain exposure to integrated reactor development
Interface with engineers across multiple disciplines to support coordinated system development
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering tools and practices
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in: Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Or a related engineering discipline
Academic or co-op experience in engineering design, analysis, or technical documentation
Exposure to systems engineering concepts through coursework, projects, or internships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of systems thinking and interdisciplinary engineering principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to read and understand technical documentation and engineering drawings
Strong attention to detail and organization
Clear technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn and take initiative
Effective communication skills within a technical team environment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status
Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws
Preferred
Coursework or experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or project engineering
Familiarity with the V-model of systems engineering
Exposure to regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, energy, medical, etc.)
Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, SysML, or similar (academic exposure acceptable)
Interest in advanced reactor technologies or clean energy systems
Benefits
Mentoring/Coaching with Senior Employees/Leaders
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunities to network across departments
Hands-on experience with real projects
Company
Terrestrial Energy
Terrestrial Energy is a developer of a reactor power plant technology to provide carbon-free energy for the global industry.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$156.58MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2025-10-28IPO
2025-07-15Series Unknown· $25.8M
Leadership Team
David LeBlanc
President, CTO
David O'Keefe
Vice President, Business Development and Project Management
Recent News
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