Nuclear Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Antares•Los Angeles, CA

60d•$34 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Antares is seeking a Nuclear Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work on the design and analysis of their microreactors. Interns will contribute to real work from day one, potentially touching hardware, writing and testing software, supporting manufacturing and operations, or building systems. The program offers hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing fission microreactors for critical missions on Earth, in space, and underwater. Interns will be integrated and evaluated as first-year junior engineers, working on small starter projects and a long-duration project culminating in a technical deliverable and presentation. The company emphasizes a fast-paced, hard-working environment focused on innovation and problem-solving.

Requirements

Enrolled in at least a bachelor’s degree program, and going into your Junior or Senior year of studies.
Must have prior internship experience, or significant (>1yr) project team, laboratory, or research experience.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above.
Experience in a University club or organization, leadership role preferred.
Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills (examples: leading a student project team, presenting research at conferences, etc.).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work cross-departmentally with different groups and teams.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Drive reactor design work by performing nuclear engineering analyses that inform design decisions.
Develop and validate computational physics capabilities used to analyze and evaluate reactor designs.