Chemical and Materials Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Kairos Power is offering exciting opportunities for students to join various Engineering teams within the Salt Chemistry, Fuels, and Materials organizations for Summer 2027. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience while contributing to the development of innovative technologies that support Kairos Power's mission to deliver advanced nuclear energy solutions that address climate change.

Interns will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on meaningful technical projects, gaining exposure to research and development, laboratory operations, process engineering, manufacturing technologies, and multidisciplinary engineering collaboration.

• Chemical Test Engineering

• Materials Test Engineering

• Characterization Engineering

• Process Design Engineering

• Process Development Engineering

• Process Safety & Operations Engineering

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams on technical projects, research, and technology development initiatives.

• Apply engineering principles and technical skills in laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments.

• Assist with experimental design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation.

• Contribute to process design, process development, process safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the development, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.

• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, engineering records, and project documentation to ensure reproducibility and compliance with applicable procedures.

• Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and cross-functional collaborations to broaden understanding of multidisciplinary engineering challenges.

• Engage in training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to strengthen technical and professional development.

• Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing project objectives, technical work, and results to peers, mentors, and leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

• Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, or improvement of laboratory and testing equipment under the guidance of experienced engineers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.

• 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 engineering software such as MATLAB, AutoCAD, Python, or similar technical tools.

• Understanding of basic engineering principles and practices.

• Experience with experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Proven team player with