Electrical Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are offering an exciting opportunity for students to join their Electrical Engineering team as an intern for Summer 2027, providing hands-on experience supporting the design and operation of instrumentation and control systems.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of instrumentation and control systems supporting the Kairos Power test reactor
• Support development, integration, and maintenance of measurement instrumentation and automated digital process control systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure effective integration of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, validation, and optimization of control systems to improve system performance and reliability
• Perform data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation to support engineering and project objectives
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and presentation of technical reports, engineering documentation, and project updates
• Support laboratory testing, equipment commissioning, system validation, prototyping, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions while providing project updates and engineering input
• Engage in training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to strengthen technical knowledge and engineering skills
• Maintain clear, accurate, and organized engineering documentation, laboratory notebooks, and project records
• Perform other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Current student enrolled in and pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience with control system software such as LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar automation platforms
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with cross-functional teams
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering, controls engineering, instrumentation, or related engineering principles acquired through academic coursework, laboratory experience, research projects, or prior internship experience
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automated control systems
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals including system integration, troubleshooting, testing, validation, and verification principles

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)