NSE - Research Aide - Willat, Ryan - 4.27.26
Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
This intern program is to develop a 20 kWe space nuclear reactor for nuclear electric propulsion. The intern student will learn the space nuclear reactor concept and reduce the current 20 MW Heat-Pipe Micro-Reactor model to a 20 kWe reactor, suited for space application. The intern student will aim to develop the reactor optimizing the reactor mass and cost.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
- Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months.
- Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
- Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must pass a screening drug test.
- Must complete a satisfactory background check.
- The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop a 20 kWe space nuclear reactor for nuclear electric propulsion.
- Learn the space nuclear reactor concept.
- Reduce the current 20 MW Heat-Pipe Micro-Reactor model to a 20 kWe reactor, suited for space application.
- Develop the reactor optimizing the reactor mass and cost.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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