Electrical Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Kairos Power • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • $30 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is offering an exciting opportunity for students to join our Electrical Engineering team as an intern for Summer 2027. This internship provides a unique, hands-on experience supporting the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of instrumentation and control systems for our test reactor. Interns will contribute to the development of the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR) while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams on measurement instrumentation, automated digital control systems, and process automation technologies.

Requirements

• Current student enrolled in and pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom through laboratory work, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with control system software such as LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar automation platforms.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with control system analysis, design, or industrial communication protocols is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with cross-functional teams
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering, controls engineering, instrumentation, or related engineering principles acquired through academic coursework, laboratory experience, research projects, or prior internship experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automated control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, PLCs, LabVIEW, embedded systems, or similar automation technologies is desirable.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals including system integration, troubleshooting, testing, validation, and verification principles.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and engineering fundamentals to solve technical problems with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Familiarity with engineering software, programming languages, or scripting tools commonly used for controls, automation, or data analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, organized, and high-quality technical work.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new engineering concepts, software tools, laboratory techniques, and control system technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering and research environment.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Ability to proactively document, organize, and share technical knowledge with teammates and mentors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of instrumentation and control systems supporting the Kairos Power test reactor.
• Support development, integration, and maintenance of measurement instrumentation and automated digital process control systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure effective integration of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, validation, and optimization of control systems to improve system performance and reliability.
• Perform data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation to support engineering and project objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and presentation of technical reports, engineering documentation, and project updates.
• Support laboratory testing, equipment commissioning, system validation, prototyping, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions while providing project updates and engineering input.
• Engage in training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to strengthen technical knowledge and engineering skills.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and organized engineering documentation, laboratory notebooks, and project records.
• Perform 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