Spring 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern - Idaho Falls, ID

Aalo Atomics•Idaho Falls, ID

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Aalo Atomics is hiring a Spring 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern to support its controls engineering team onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The intern will build test systems and fixtures for quality control monitoring and panel verification; assist senior engineers with PLC control logic; support electrical schematic and panel layout design; and help assemble, wire, and check out panels. The role also includes documenting procedures, results, and as-built changes, performing quality checks, and contributing to other project tasks as needed. Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology program in a related field and able to work onsite during the school year on a schedule that accommodates classes. They must be U.S. citizens or U.S. persons compliant with 10 CFR Part 810 and able to meet site access, safety, and background requirements for a nuclear technology facility. The company describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and intellectually challenging careers.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology program in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, computer, or a related field.
Able to work onsite in Idaho Falls during the school year with a schedule that flexes around classes.
Basic understanding of electrical circuits and ability to read schematics.
Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, process-oriented mindset.
Reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn.
Able to meet site access, safety, and background requirements associated with working at a nuclear technology facility.
Based in the United States.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person compliant with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PLC programming, such as ladder logic or structured text.
Familiarity with CAD or schematic design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks.
Coursework or projects involving automation, controls, instrumentation, or embedded systems.
Comfort using basic hand tools and electrical test equipment, such as a multimeter.
Interest in nuclear energy, power systems, or safety-critical control systems.

Responsibilities

Build small test systems and fixtures for quality control monitoring and panel verification.
Assist with PLC programming by developing, modifying, and testing control logic under senior engineers’ guidance.
Support electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD tools.
Help with panel assembly, wiring, and point-to-point checkout.
Document test procedures, results, and as-built changes according to quality processes.
Perform quality control checks on completed assemblies.
Support the controls engineering team with other tasks as projects require.