Kairos Power · 5 months ago
Electrical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
Alameda, CA or Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28/hr - $32/hr
Start in 2026 SummerKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are offering an internship opportunity for students in their Electrical Engineering team, where interns will contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of control systems for a test reactor, while engaging with cross-functional teams and supporting various engineering tasks.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Assist in the design and implementation of control systems for the test reactor
Support measurement instrumentation and automated digital system process control
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of control systems
Participate in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems to enhance performance
Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation to support project needs
Contribute to the preparation and review of technical reports and presentations
Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends
Support various engineering tasks, including testing, validation, and prototyping
Actively participate in team meetings, providing updates and contributing to discussions
Maintain clear and organized records of all work performed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current student enrolled and pursuing a B.S, M.S, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of classroom setting through laboratory, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred
Experience with control system software (LabVIEW, PLCs, etc.)
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
Experience with control system analysis and design and control systems protocols is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with cross-functional teams
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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