Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Kairos Power
About this role
The Safety Analysis Intern will support development of analysis methodologies for fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor (FHR) systems and create automated workflows to improve efficiency and consistency of safety calculations. The role will interface with design, instrumentation and control, materials, chemistry, and other teams to help define the FHR safety case and support reactor design and licensing. This position offers hands-on experience in advanced reactor safety analysis and licensing at a nuclear energy technology company.
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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
$64k – $68k
per year