Mechanical Engineering Intern

Compensation: $34–40 per hour
Start Date: Summer 2027
Department: Engineering Research & Development
Role Overview:
This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nuclear reactor engineering.
Your Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of the company's microreactor.
Take ownership of deliverables from concept through build and validation, with guidance from senior engineers.
Collaborate across disciplines to integrate designs and resolve technical challenges.
Support system-level testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration to accelerate KDU development.
Communicate results through design reviews, technical reports, and presentations to peers and leadership.
Candidate Requirements:
Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong foundation in engineering first principles, including but not limited to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, statics, dynamics, and strength of materials.
Hands-on experience in design and build through projects, research, labs, or internships.
Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., CAD, analysis software, lab instrumentation).
This internship is based 100% onsite at the company’s HQ in El Segundo, CA.
Important: The successful application submission for the above role(s) will be conditional to your profile evaluation by our AI system. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.

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