Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Kairos Power is offering exciting opportunities for students to join various Mechanical Engineering teams  for Summer 2026! Contributions on each team will be instrumental to Kairos Power's mission on delivering an innovative technology that will impact climate change. 

Areas with potential internship opportunities:

• Engineering Test 
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Design 
• Reliability Engineering
• Systems Integration Engineering
• Quality Engineering

General Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of mechanical systems, components, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and project managers, to support project goals and timelines.
• Conduct experiments, collect data, and perform analysis to validate designs and inform decision-making.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical reports, and engineering drawings.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to resolve engineering challenges.
• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes to support design validation.
• Participate in engineering and design reviews, contributing ideas and feedback to improve product design and reliability.
• Assist with inspections, quality checks, and documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and requirements.
• Support reliability engineering efforts by analyzing failure modes and proposing solutions to improve system performance.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all engineering activities.
• Present findings, progress, and recommendations to the engineering team and management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled and pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or related field 
• Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of classroom setting through laboratory, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred
• Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, or testing equipment.
• Exposure to engineering standards, drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Basic proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality control, and engineering testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with 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
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and etc. 
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams 

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

The hourly range for this position is $27-$34 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.