Modeling and Simulation, Core Design & Methods, and Nuclear Engineering Internship – Summer 2026

Description

• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and other team members to solve complex engineering problems and achieve project milestones
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Assist in research projects, exploring innovative solutions to enhance reactor safety, performance, and efficiency
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Adhere to all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safety, ensuring that all work meets regulatory and company standards
• Overall Analysis support such as Piping and Layout Analysis and Thermal Design and Rapid Technology Development Analysis
• Support validation of models through comparison with experimental or reference data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Perform data analysis and modeling tasks related to your focus area, such as radiation transport, thermal hydraulics, structural analysis, or computational fluid dynamics
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of tools, infrastructures, and methods crucial for the safety and performance analysis of the Hermes Reactor and KP-X
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Structural Materials Analysis
• Document your work, prepare technical reports, and present findings to the team to support decision-making and knowledge transfer

Requirements

• Exposure to physics-based modeling (e.g., neutronics, thermal hydraulics, structural mechanics, CFD) through coursework or research.
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Core Design (Radiation Transport and Shielding Design, Radiation Detection, Reactor Physics (Neutronics and Thermal Hydraulics), and Fuel Cycle Analysis)
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Proficiency in relevant technical areas, including data analysis, computational modeling, and engineering software. Familiarity with coding and simulation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or specialized software) is a plus.
• Current student enrolled and pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Science, 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
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Methods and Analysis
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Fuel Performance - KP-BISON

Benefits

• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance