Reliability Engineering Intern

Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Reliability Engineering intern to execute hazard evaluations supporting the design and operation of near-term nuclear and non-nuclear hardware demonstration projects. The Reliability Engineering intern will work in close consultation with mechanical, electrical, I&C, testing, manufacturing, and licensing engineering staff to collect operating experience from the Kairos development program and to conduct traditional hazard evaluations such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Event Tree Analysis (ETA), mechanistic source term analysis, and radiological consequence analysis. In this role, you will contribute to the engineering design and technology development programs for the demonstration and commercialization of the KP-FHR. 

Responsibilities

• Develops and uses models for qualification of system and component reliability, using FMEA, ETA, and other methods as appropriate.
• Assists Kairos hardware technology development by capturing and disseminating operating experience
• Develops and uses models for quantification of radiological source terms and associated dose consequence analysis
• Coordinates closely and collaborates effectively with other individuals and teams regarding analytical methods development, implementation, and integration of nuclear safety, design, and licensing
• Supports the resolution of key strategic issues associated with the KP-FHR design and licensing
• Supports continuous improvement efforts that improve automation of analysis and documentation work products
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• BS degree in progress in Nuclear Engineering, Reliability, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Master’s and PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with data analysis/automation and ability to develop further experience in R, RMarkdown, Python, git, LaTeX, Bash/Shell/Batch scripting, Docker, VS Code, GitHub, etc.
• Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation.
• Deep experience using R, RMarkdown, git, LaTeX, Bash/Shell/Batch scripting preferred
• Hands-on experience with hardware design, fabrication, assembly, or testing preferred
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative hazard evaluation (e.g. HAZOPs, FMEA, FTA, ETA) preferred

Physical Conditions 

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• 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 25 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
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• 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 $28 to $32 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.

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