Engineer Intern

Hadron Energy

The Role

Overview

Support engineering team on reactor design, thermal-hydraulics, and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • team collaboration
  • nuclear tech
  • microreactor
  • full lifecycle
  • commercialization
  • project leads

Tasks

You will work directly with engineers, project leads, and company leadership to contribute to meaningful development efforts in advanced nuclear technology. Interns at Hadron Energy are treated as core team members and will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of microreactor development—from R&D to commercialization.

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • thermal fluids
  • cad tools
  • mcnp
  • technical communication
  • problem solving

What You Bring

This is a full-time or part-time on-site internship for engineering students interested in nuclear energy, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Engineering Intern will support Hadron’s multidisciplinary technical team across areas such as reactor design, thermal-hydraulics, regulatory analysis, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. This is a general application for our internship program and may evolve into a more defined project or role based on candidate interest and team priorities. -Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field -Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, decarbonization, or advanced energy systems -Thermal-fluids modeling (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, RELAP5) -CAD and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) -Reactor physics tools (e.g., MCNP, Serpent, SCALE) -Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely -Self-starter attitude and eagerness to contribute in a fast-paced startup environment -Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills

The Company

About Hadron Energy

-Develops patented Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) producing 2 MWe from compact, transportable units. -Designs reactors that can be towed by a pickup and used for data centers, industrial sites, remote communities, and space missions. -Partnered with U.S. Department of Energy programs including GAIN and the HALEU Consortium. -Awarded "Most Innovative Company of the Year" by Startup Grind in mid-2025.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Industrial

Data Centers

Healthcare

Space

Transportation

Infrastructure