Nuclear Remote Design Intern

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Nuclear Remote Design team at the Materials and Fuels Complex, you will play a hands-on role in designing and developing remotely operated systems used in hot cells for advanced nuclear research. You will gain real-world experience in design while contributing to cutting-edge innovations in nuclear energy. These projects offer direct exposure to remote handling technologies and precision engineering in nuclear environments, providing a unique opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a collaborative and mission-driven setting.

• Location: Materials and Fuels Complex near Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Schedule: 4x10
• Internship Duration: Varies based on project and student availability
• Course Credit: May be eligible for course credit if approved by your university.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual design
• Participate in mock-up reviews
• Redline engineering drafts
• Oversee fabrication
• Test components to ensure optimal performance

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate degree program enrollment, or in an accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate degree program (pursuing both degrees concurrently)
• Accredited Engineering program (Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering)
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Qualifications

• Design experience through coursework, research, lab work, or prior internship, with the ability to discuss a specific project from concept through design iteration or fabrication
• Exposure to or coursework in remote handling, robotics, mechanisms, or equipment design for hazardous/restricted-access environments (e.g., radiation, high-temperature, or confined-space applications)
• Familiarity with reading or redlining engineering drawings

Compensation

• Undergraduate Internships: $26.94/hour - $32.41/hour
• Masters Internships: $35.34/hour - $37.73/hour
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy: $36.83/hour - $39.33/hour
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy: $38.65/hour - $41.29/hour

Internships are typically multi-level posting and placement will be at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform essential functions and interact with people.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns