Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Kairos Power
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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About Kairos Power
kairospower.comKairos 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.
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About Kairos Power
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$60k – $68k
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