Reactor Design Intern

Kairos Power

Mar 15

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Alameda

Requirements

Current student pursuing Bachelors or Masters of Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
1+ years of experience with CAD modeling and mechanical design
1+ years of experience using analytical methods and FEA simulation to perform thermal and stress analysis is preferred
1+ years of experience including industry internships or research laboratory is preferred
Knowledge of nuclear reactor theory, design, and operation is preferred
Experience working in machine shops is desirable
Hands-on experience with hardware design, fabrication, assembly, or testing is preferred
Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, such as ASME B&PV Section VIII Division 1 and 2, and Section III Division 5, is a plus
Experience with design of nuclear mechanical systems, such as remote maintenance, casks and shielding, is a plus
Combination of design, analysis and hands-on experience is preferred
Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
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

Responsibilities

Assist developing mechanical design information, including functional requirements, for major FHR systems, structures, and components
Assist performing mechanical design tradeoff and optimization studies
Create and update CAD models for FHR systems, structures, and components
Create engineering drawings, including dimensioning and tolerancing
Perform static and dynamic calculations in common tools including Excel, Python, and MathCAD and/or perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate stresses due to seismic, thermal, and primary loads
Collect, review, and utilize test data for improving FHR systems, structures, and component designs
Maintain familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and others
Provide regular presentation updates on internship work and progress
Develop engineering reports documenting calculations, design details or test results
Other duties as assigned

Kairos Power

Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of innovative nuclear technology.

Energy

Industry

201-500

Employees

2016

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kairos Power has a mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. We are an engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology. Growing from a broad research effort at U.S. universities and national laboratories, Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of an innovative nuclear technology that has the potential to transform the energy landscape in the United States and internationally. Kairos Power is focused on reducing technical risk through a novel approach to test iteration often lacking in the nuclear space. Our schedule is driven by the goal of a U.S. demonstration plant before 2030 and a rapid deployment thereafter. The challenge is great, but so too is the opportunity.