Alameda, United States of America On-site Internship USD 28 – 32 / hour

Kairos Power is hiring a Chemical and Materials Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside engineering teams to support technical projects, research efforts, and emerging technology development.
  • Apply engineering knowledge and technical abilities in lab, production, and field settings.
  • Help design experiments, gather data, analyze results, interpret findings, and maintain thorough documentation.
  • Support initiatives in process design, process development, process safety, and ongoing operational improvements.
  • Assist in creating, testing, and deploying new technologies, tools, and engineering approaches.
  • Keep precise records in laboratory notebooks and engineering files to ensure traceability and adherence to procedures.
  • Take part in team discussions, technical evaluations, and collaborative efforts across disciplines to understand complex engineering problems.
  • Participate in learning programs, training sessions, and mentorship opportunities to grow technical and professional capabilities.
  • Develop and present summaries of project goals, technical activities, and outcomes to colleagues, supervisors, and leadership at the end of the internship.
  • Help diagnose, service, calibrate, or enhance lab and testing equipment under the supervision of senior engineers.
  • Carry out additional tasks as directed by the team.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $28 to $32 for individuals working in person at the Alameda, CA location.

Work Arrangement

On-site — Alameda, CA

Other

  • This posting serves as a pipeline for expected Summer 2027 internship openings.
  • Applications will be evaluated continuously as internship positions are confirmed and hiring requirements emerge.
  • The stated hourly range of $28–$32 applies to employees working onsite at the Alameda, CA headquarters.
  • This pay range reflects the typical starting rate for candidates hired in California.
  • Final salary may vary based on education, experience, expertise, skills, location-specific market data, and internal equity with current team members.

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About company
Kairos Power

Kairos Power began with a belief: nuclear is essential to a clean energy future. Today, we’re turning belief into reality. Through iterative development, in-house manufacturing, and deliberate innovation, our approach drives meaningful progress with unmatched momentum.

Our fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactor closes the gap between vision and commercial viability. We're transforming the clean energy ecosystem by reimagining how advanced reactors are developed, built, and deployed at scale.

We build, test, and iterate, with thousands of hours of operational data to fine-tune our technology and eliminate uncertainty. With NRC permits in hand, the Hermes reactors are de-risking nuclear construction, the supply chain, and future operations for our commercial fleet.

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