Summer Chemical & Materials Engineering Internship

Kairos Power; Albuquerque, Oak Ridge, Alameda (NM, TN, CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Power is offering Summer 2027 Chemical and Materials Engineering Internship opportunities in Salt Chemistry, Fuels, and Materials. Interns will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects, gaining exposure to R&D, laboratory operations, and process design.

Opportunities span Chemical Test Engineering, Characterization, Process Design, and Safety & Operations engineering, with mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration emphasized throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated laboratory work, research, or internship experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, AutoCAD, Python, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams on projects and technology development.
• Apply engineering principles in lab, manufacturing, and field settings.
• Assist with experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB

AutoCAD

Python

Job description

Kairos Power is offering Summer 2027 Chemical and Materials Engineering Internship opportunities in Salt Chemistry, Fuels, and Materials. Interns will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects, gaining exposure to R&D, laboratory operations, and process design.

Opportunities span Chemical Test Engineering, Characterization, Process Design, and Safety & Operations engineering, with mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration emphasized throughout the program.