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TerraPower · 1 month ago

Intern – Alkali Metal Testing

positionEverett, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$22.65/hr - $51.71/hr

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing global energy deployment through innovative nuclear solutions. They are seeking an Engineering Intern for Alkali Metal Testing to support liquid sodium testing for the Natrium Demonstration reactor, involving hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with the design organization.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform small laboratory-based liquid sodium development tests to support the Natrium reactor project
Design and build the test apparatus to accomplish each test
Work with the requesting design organization to understand the unique needs of each scoping test
Document and deliver the data to the responsible engineer
Analyze, interpret, and present results
Assist test engineers with other larger tests as needed, to include design, fabrication, operation, and reporting activities

Qualification

Mechanical work experienceSolidWorksLaboratory experienceData acquisition systemsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience performing hands-on mechanical work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Preferred

Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software
Previous experience working in a laboratory environment
Experience with data acquisition systems
Experience reporting laboratory test results graphically and numerically

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Hourly pay rate
Weekly stipend for out of area Interns
Weekly commuter stipend for local area Interns
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Interns accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked
Holiday Schedule
Paid holidays commensurate with Internship period and TerraPower Holiday Schedule
Relocation Assistance for out of area Interns

Company

TerraPower

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TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.
dateFounded in 2006
location
Bellevue, Washington, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.terrapower.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.49B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
2022-03-10Grant· $8.55M

Leadership Team

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Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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