Kairos Power · 2 hours ago
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Alameda, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30/hr - $34/hr
2+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly motivated intern to support the Modeling and Simulation CFD team in developing and validating CFD models for high-temperature test systems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop CFD models of high-temperature test systems, modeling heat transfer, natural convection, radiation, melting and fluid flow
Perform validation of CFD with in-house produced experiment data
Collaborate with test and facility operations engineers in the production and post processing of test data to be used for CFD model validation
Mature, document and recommend improvements to CFD modeling methodologies based on validation results
Develop and maintain automation scripts that take inputs from various sources, perform post-processing analyses of input data, and generate applicable report files
Present validation results and CFD modeling methodology findings through technical documents and oral presentations
Collaborate with and communicate results to various teams, including Reactor Systems Design, Core Design, CFD, Safety Analysis, and Testing teams
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Nuclear, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
Experience using analytical and CFD tools to perform fluid and conjugate heat transfer analyses
2+ years using commercial CFD tools; experience with Siemens STAR-CCM+ is preferred
Programming/scripting experience for automation and post-processing
Coursework or experience in heat transfer and fluid mechanics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with CAD modeling
Excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with highly collaborative teams
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self 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
Preferred
Experience with Solidworks or STAR-CCM+ 3D CAD is preferred
Familiarity with high temperature simulations modeling natural convection and radiation is preferred
Familiarity with verification, validation and uncertainty quantification methods
Understanding of nuclear reactor systems
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.
201-500 employees
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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