Nuclear Systems Code Development Intern - Remote

Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

In Short

• Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Systems Code Development Intern.
• Contribute to the development of KP-SAM code for the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR) design.
• Assess and develop new models and methods, verification and validation, and documentation.
• Work with safety analysts to perform safety-related transient analyses.
• Document newly developed models in theory manual, assessment report, and user manual.
• Assist other KP-SAM development work.
• Current students pursuing M.S. or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related Engineering discipline are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor system analysis is required.
• Programming experience in C/C++, Git, FORTRAN, and LaTeX is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing M.S. or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Knowledgeable about nuclear reactor system analysis with strong analysis skills.
• Experience with system analysis codes, SAM, RELAP, SASYYS is a plus.
• Experience with DOE MOOSE framework, and SAM.
• Programming experience: C/C++, Git, FORTRAN, LaTeX.
• Ability to actively listen for and identify the team’s needs.
• Ability to work with a highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).