Summer 2027 Field Engineering Intern - Austin, TX

Aalo Atomic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics is seeking eager Field Operations supporters in Austin to assist with manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and operation across projects. The role runs for 12 to 16 weeks, offering daily mentorship on the shop floor and field operations exposure.

You will collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to realize designs, travel on-site, and learn across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset and positive attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering (or closely related).
• Valid Driver's License and travel-friendly ID.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing long periods in PPE.
• Available to work full-time on-site in Austin, TX for 12+ consecutive weeks.
• Willing to travel to out-of-state locations for up to two weeks at a time.
• Provide own housing and daily transportation to Austin facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and logistics for special projects.
• Travel on-site to support operations.
• Work with design engineers and manufacturing on realizing designs in the shop and in the field.

Skills

Growth mindset

Travel willingness

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Power tools

Job description

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

Join our Field Operations team in Austin as we support the manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and operation of all Aalo projects. Over a 12 ‑ to 16 ‑ week term you will work with multiple other teams to support the upcoming Aalo-0 and Aalo-X projects while gaining daily mentorship on the shop ‑ floor as well as field operations experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in research and logistics for special projects.


• Travel on‑site to support operations.


• Work with design engineers and manufacturing on realizing designs in the shop and in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Growth mindset and positive attitude


• Completed Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering (or closely related field).


• Air travel compliant form of ID and valid Driver's License.


• Physically fit for duty – capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods of time while wearing PPE.


• Able to work full‑time, on‑site in AustinTX, for at least 12 consecutive weeks.


• Able to Travel (at Aalo’s expense) to out of state locations in the continental U.S. for up to two weeks at a time.


• Must provide own housing and daily transportation to the Austin facility; on‑site parking is available.


• Some tasks involve standing, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 25lbs while wearing PPE.


• Basic familiarity with powered and manual tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.4+.


• Hands‑on engineering experience (course projects, research, internships, student shop, or personal builds).


• Hands on experience with power tools and heavy equipment operation.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technicians in a fast‑paced shop environment.

Requirements:

• Based in the United States


• Willing to work on-sitein Austin, TX

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage based on technical experience


• Paid Time Off

Additional Information:

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.