Chemical and Materials Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Kairos Power • Alameda, CA

119d • $28 - $32

About The Position

Kairos Power is offering exciting opportunities for students to join various Engineering teams in Salt Chemistry, Fuels and Materials teams for Summer 2026! This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to our mission on delivering an innovative technology that will impact climate change.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a B.S, M.S, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Materials 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
• Familiarity with engineering software (e.g., MATLAB, AutoCAD, Python)
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and practices
• Experience with experimental design, data collection, and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 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 oneself 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

• Collaborate with engineering teams on projects and research
• Apply technical skills in laboratory and field settings
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Contribute to process design, development, and safety initiatives
• Support the development and implementation of new technologies and solutions
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, records, and project documentation to ensure reproducibility and compliance
• Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and cross-functional collaborations to broaden understanding of multidisciplinary engineering challenges
• Engage in training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to develop technical and professional skills
• Prepare and deliver presentations on project findings to peers, mentors, and leadership at the conclusion of the internship
• Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, or improvement of laboratory and testing equipment under supervision
• Other duties as assigned

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees