Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Build Real Tech

Kairos Power; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) and pre-tax health insurance

Job summary

Kairos Power in Alameda, CA invites motivated students to join its Mechanical Engineering internship program for Summer 2027. Interns will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support the development of fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor technologies and broader clean energy goals.

Opportunities span Engineering Test, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Design, Reliability, Systems Integration, and Quality Engineering, with mentorship, hands-on learning, and

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom through laboratory work, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, or engineering testing equipment.
• Exposure to engineering drawings, engineering standards, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD and engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of mechanical systems, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support engineering projects and program objectives.
• Conduct experiments, collect data, and perform engineering analyses to validate designs and inform technical decisions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering documentation, technical reports, and design drawings.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause investigations to resolve engineering and manufacturing challenges.
• Support fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and testing of prototypes to validate engineering designs.
• Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary discussions to improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
• Assist with inspections, quality checks, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality requirements.
• Support reliability engineering activities by evaluating failure modes and recommending improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

MATLAB

ANSYS

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

AN SYS

MATLAB

Job description

Kairos Power in Alameda, CA invites motivated students to join its Mechanical Engineering internship program for Summer 2027. Interns will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support the development of fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor technologies and broader clean energy goals.

Opportunities span Engineering Test, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Design, Reliability, Systems Integration, and Quality Engineering, with mentorship, hands-on learning, and