Nuclear Engineer Intern
Kyndrix
El Segundo, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- PythonC++
- Nice to have
- System design
- Work
- On-site in El Segundo · internship
- Pay
- $34–$40 an hour
- Skill demand
- System design10%Python9%C++4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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Location: El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $34–$40/hour
About the Role
Support nuclear reactor engineering projects with hands-on experience in nuclear design, analysis, modeling, and simulation.
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.
- Develop lower-order shielding analysis models to create rapid shielding design solutions.
- Support the development and execution of uncertainty propagation methodologies on the Kaleidos Demonstration Unit.
- Perform criticality safety analysis for the Production Plant of Kaleidos reactors.
- Present a final project review to engineers and leadership at the end of the internship.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, C++, or C#.
- Ability to work 100% onsite at the company's headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic foundation in nuclear engineering principles, including reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, and radiation shielding.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience through coursework, research, projects, or labs in nuclear system design or analysis.
- Familiarity with nuclear simulation codes such as OpenMC, Serpent, MCNP, MOOSE, BISON, RELAP, CFD, Pronghorn, or GRIFFIN.
- Prior software development experience or exposure to version control, testing, or documentation practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Enthusiasm for the company's mission to rapidly deploy nuclear microreactors to provide clean energy in remote locations.