MFC Reactor Engineering for Digital Thread Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Reporting to a Senior Manager within MFC Reactor Engineering, the intern will support nuclear reactor modeling and development of a digital thread connecting reactor analyses across multiple physics and engineering domains. The work involves developing automated workflows and data pipelines linking neutronics, thermal-hydraulic, structural, and multiphysics simulations to improve traceability and efficiency throughout the reactor design and analysis lifecycle. The intern will develop Python-based tools for automation, data management, visualization, and model integration; support reactor simulations; and explore artificial intelligence applications that can enhance coding productivity and analysis workflows. The role is suited to a student interested in combining nuclear engineering, advanced modeling and simulation, software development, and digital engineering to create integrated analysis frameworks for next-generation reactor design and decision-making. The team works onsite at the Idaho Falls campus on a 9x80 schedule. Internship start dates and duration vary according to project and student availability. Course credit may be possible with university approval.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate junior or senior, master's, or PhD student enrolled full time in a degree program at an accredited college or university, studying Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Be authorized to work in the United States, including through CPT or OPT.
- Have experience with Python.
- Have experience with reactor analysis tools such as OpenMC, RELAP, MCNP, SERPENT, Griffin, or the MOOSE framework.
- Have experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Provide a current resume or CV.
- Provide unofficial transcripts showing current and completed degree programs.
- Provide a current class schedule and number of credits.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with scientific computing and software development practices.
- Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and version control.
- Experience with AI-assisted coding tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop Python-based tools for automation, data management, visualization, and model integration.
- Support nuclear reactor simulations.
- Develop automated workflows and data pipelines connecting neutronics, thermal-hydraulic, structural, and multiphysics simulations.
- Explore the use of artificial intelligence to improve coding productivity and analysis workflows.
Benefits
- Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off.
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.
- Course credit may be possible if approved by the student's university.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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