Nuclear Engineer Intern
VertoTech
California, United StatesFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- PythonC++CSystem design
- Work
- On-site in California · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python17%System design8%C++6%C4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Nuclear engineer intern to support nuclear reactor engineering.
- Internship takes place in Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $34–40 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with nuclear design and analysis tasks, including shielding, neutronics, thermal, and fuel-related studies.
- Support coupled neutronics and thermal calculations to refine system performance models.
- Document methods, results, and findings in clear technical reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical input as projects evolve.
- Support the development of lower order shielding analysis models to develop rapid shielding design solutions.
- Support the development of uncertainty propagation methodology and its execution on the Kaleidos Demonstration Unit.
- Perform criticality safety analysis for the Production Plant of Kaleidos reactors.
- Present a final project review at the end of internship to engineers and leadership.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C++, C#, or similar).
- This internship is based 100% onsite at the company’s HQ in El Segundo, CA.
Qualifications
- Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic foundation in nuclear engineering principles (e.g., reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, radiation shielding).
- Hands-on experience through coursework, research, projects, or labs in nuclear system design or analysis.
- Familiarity with nuclear simulation codes (e.g., OpenMC, Serpent, MCNP, MOOSE, BISON, RELAP, CFD, Pronghorn, GRIFFIN).
- Prior software development experience or exposure to version control, testing, or documentation practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Enthusiasm for the company’s mission to rapidly deploy nuclear microreactors to provide clean energy in remote locations.