Summer 2027 Internship - Manufacturing Engineering
About The Position
General Matter enriches uranium and is designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the US. The company aims to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel for critical industries and is backed by top venture capital firms. They are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency, seeking to make nuclear energy the cleanest, safest, and most affordable source of baseload power. As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in developing manufacturing processes, tools, and systems to transition new hardware from development to production. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to enhance the safety, performance, cost, and manufacturability of components and assemblies. This role involves working on the shop floor, assembling hardware and test stands, troubleshooting issues, and refining processes based on practical learning. It's an opportunity to build manufacturing expertise while contributing to reliable systems and reducing enrichment costs.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Nuclear, or a related engineering field.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, CAD models, and basic GD&T concepts.
- Collaborative team member who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and is eager to learn.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Interest in hands-on manufacturing, hardware development, and working in a fast-paced technical environment.
- Hands-on experience through coursework, student teams, internships, research, or personal projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes to ensure reliable, safe systems.
- Collaborate with design engineers and make recommendations for improved manufacturability, performance, safety, and cost.
- Build, assemble, and validate prototypes, test stands, and development units.
- Perform root-cause analysis on test failures and develop hardware mitigations.
- Establish manufacturing and quality practices that scale with the company and through production phases.
Benefits
- Monthly housing stipend
- Overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
