Mechanical Engineering Intern
VertoTech
About the Role
This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nuclear reactor engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of the company's microreactor.
- Take ownership of deliverables from concept through build and validation, with guidance from senior engineers.
- Collaborate across disciplines to integrate designs and resolve technical challenges.
- Support system-level testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration to accelerate KDU development.
- Communicate results through design reviews, technical reports, and presentations to peers and leadership.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong foundation in engineering first principles, including but not limited to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, statics, dynamics, and strength of materials.
- Hands-on experience in design and build through projects, research, labs, or internships.
- Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., CAD, analysis software, lab instrumentation).
This internship is based 100% onsite at the company’s HQ in El Segundo, CA.