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Kairos Power · 10 hours ago

Chemical and Materials Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Alameda, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$28/hr - $32/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are offering internship opportunities in various engineering teams for students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to innovative technology that impacts climate change.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams on projects and research

Apply technical skills in laboratory and field settings

Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation

Contribute to process design, development, and safety initiatives

Support the development and implementation of new technologies and solutions

Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, records, and project documentation to ensure reproducibility and compliance

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 develop technical and professional skills

Prepare and deliver presentations on project findings to peers, mentors, and leadership at the conclusion of the internship

Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, or improvement of laboratory and testing equipment under supervision

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringMaterials EngineeringExperimental DesignEngineering SoftwareData AnalysisSafety AwarenessCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Currently enrolled and pursuing a B.S, M.S, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Materials 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

Familiarity with engineering software (e.g., MATLAB, AutoCAD, Python)

Understanding of basic engineering principles and practices

Experience with experimental design, data collection, and analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with highly collaborative team

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues