Nuclear Engineering Intern, Summer 2027
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U.S.-based, hybrid; on-site opportunities in Pittsburgh, PA
Paid summer internship, full-time (10–12 weeks), approximately late May to mid-August 2027 (flexible to academic calendars)
Open to current undergraduate or graduate students in nuclear engineering or a related field
Most nuclear internships put students on one small piece of a very large machine. Ours puts you inside a small team taking a reactor from design through licensing toward first deployment. You will own a defined project with a real deliverable, work directly with experienced engineers and licensing professionals, and present your results to company leadership at the end of the summer.
What You'll Do
• Own a scoped summer project with clear goals, a mentor, and a final deliverable.
• Perform technical analysis, research, and documentation under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Write clearly: technical memos, calculations, or regulatory documents prepared to professional standards.
• Use modern tools, including AI, responsibly to work faster, with careful verification of results.
• Join project meetings and see how licensing, engineering, and site decisions are made at a nuclear startup.
• Present your work to Terra Innovatum leadership at the end of the internship.
What You Bring
Required
• Current enrollment in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in nuclear, mechanical, chemical, civil, or electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, returning to school after the internship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Curiosity, initiative, and interest in advanced nuclear and microreactors.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. Because of export control requirements, U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) may be required.
Preferred
• Experience with nuclear or engineering codes (for example MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, RELAP, or similar), or with Python or MATLAB.
• Coursework in reactor physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or related fundamentals.
• Exposure to NRC regulations, safety analysis, or quality assurance through coursework, research, or prior internships.
• Research reactor, lab, ANS chapter, or design competition experience.
Why Intern With Us
• Real ownership on a first-of-a-kind reactor program.
• Direct mentorship from engineers and licensing professionals, with visibility to company leadership.
• A chance to see our FOAK reactor site and how a nuclear startup actually works.
• Strong interns will be considered for future internships and full-time roles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
This role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws (including 10 CFR Part 810); eligibility may require U.S. person status under applicable regulations.