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Part Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Mechanical Engineering Part Time Co-Op - Spring 2026 at Kairos Power
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nuclear Energy, Clean EnergyIndustries
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or relevant discipline preferred
- Must be in good academic standing with current educational institution
- Able and willing to commit to 15-20 hours per week during spring 2026 school semester
- Completion of or current enrollment in the following courses at University of New Mexico: ME 360L, ME 380, ME 406L, ME 469, ME 407, ME 460, ME 408
- Industry internships and/or research laboratory experience preferred
- Experience with 3D modeling and prototyping, SolidWorks preferred
- Experience with thermal, fluids, mechanical analysis and modeling is a plus
- Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assist the design of Kairos Power’s salt pumps
- Use CAD and other tools to assist with design choices as part of cross-functional teams
- Perform thermal, fluids, mechanical analysis for pump design efforts
- Perform scoping calculations to assess the technical value of designs
- Develop engineering drawings for design and fabrication
- Work with Kairos Power pump design engineers to demonstrate real-world functionality of new designs
- Provide regular presentation updates on co-op work and progress
- Develop technical reports for engineering work that is conducted
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the time commitment requirements for this co-op position?
Candidates must be able and willing to commit to 15-20 hours per week during the spring 2026 school semester.
What degree programs are preferred for this Mechanical Engineering Co-Op role?
Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or relevant discipline is preferred.
What specific university courses are required or recommended for applicants?
Completion of or current enrollment in ME 360L, ME 380, ME 406L, ME 469, ME 407, ME 460, ME 408 at the University of New Mexico is required.
What key skills and experiences make a strong candidate for this position?
Hands-on experience with 3D modeling and prototyping using SolidWorks, thermal/fluids/mechanical analysis, industry internships or research lab experience, and being a proven team player with strong communication skills are highly valued.
Is compensation or salary mentioned for this co-op position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Kairos Power
Designs and demonstrates advanced nuclear reactors
About Kairos Power
Kairos Power focuses on providing clean and affordable energy solutions through advanced nuclear reactor technology. Their main product, the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR), is designed to be cost-competitive with natural gas while maintaining a near-zero carbon footprint and low water usage. This technology is aimed at utility companies, government agencies, and private firms seeking sustainable energy options. Unlike many competitors, Kairos Power emphasizes the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of their reactors to prove their safety and reliability. Their goal is to attract investments and partnerships to scale their technology and contribute to a cleaner energy future.
Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$19.5KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees