Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Kairos Power(8 days ago)

Alameda, CAOnsiteInternshipIntern$60,000 - $68,000Engineering

About this role

Kairos Power is a nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on commercializing a fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor. This internship sits on the Modeling and Simulation CFD team supporting thermal-hydraulic analysis and CFD methodology development for the KP-FHR and related components. The role emphasizes CFD validation benchmarking, model development, and support of testing programs.

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Required Skills

CFD Modeling
Heat Transfer
Natural Convection
Radiation Modeling
Fluid Flow
CFD Validation
CAD Modeling
Programming
Automation
Postprocessing

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Qualifications

Enrolled BS in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering
Enrolled MS in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering
Enrolled PhD in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering

About Kairos Power

kairospower.com

Kairos Power is a U.S.-based advanced reactor company focused on enabling the clean-energy transition by commercializing fluoride salt–cooled high-temperature reactors (FHRs). Their design pairs TRISO particle fuel with a liquid fluoride salt coolant to deliver high outlet temperatures, passive safety features, and dispatchable, low‑carbon power and industrial heat. Kairos is developing demonstration projects in the United States to validate the technology and de-risk a path to commercial deployment for utilities and industrial customers. The company positions its reactors as a scalable, resilient option for decarbonizing electricity and process heat.