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Quality Innovation Intern
CompanyKairos Power
LocationAlbuquerque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 10, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and document quality strategies and support assessments of quality implementation across projects. They will also assist in capturing and analyzing operating experience to support continuous improvement efforts.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
496
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kairos Power has a mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment.
We are an engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology.
Growing from a broad research effort at U.S. universities and national laboratories, Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of an innovative nuclear technology that has the potential to transform the energy landscape in the United States and internationally.
Kairos Power is focused on reducing technical risk through a novel approach to test iteration often lacking in the nuclear space. Our schedule is driven by the goal of a U.S. demonstration plant before 2030 and a rapid deployment thereafter.
The challenge is great, but so too is the opportunity.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p>
<p>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.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Summary </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Quality Innovation Engineering I</span><span data-contrast="auto">ntern to </span><span data-contrast="auto">support the </span><span data-contrast="auto">develop</span><span data-contrast="auto">ment</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and implement</span><span data-contrast="auto">ation</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">of </span><span data-contrast="auto">quality strategies and support quality assessments of the design, build</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and operation of near-term nuclear and non-nuclear hardware demonstration projects. The Quality Innovation</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Engineering</span><span data-contrast="auto"> I</span><span data-contrast="auto">ntern will work in close partnership with mechanical, electrical, </span><span data-contrast="auto">instrumentation and controls (</span><span data-contrast="auto">I&C</span><span data-contrast="auto">)</span><span data-contrast="auto">, testing, manufacturing, operations, and licensing engineering staff to identify safety-related items and activities, applicable quality assurance requirements, </span><span data-contrast="auto">support the </span><span data-contrast="auto">develop</span><span data-contrast="auto">ment of</span><span data-contrast="auto"> quality strategies, and support assessments of activities in progress and after completion to ensure effective quality program implementation. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition, the Quality Innovation Engineering </span><span data-contrast="auto">I</span><span data-contrast="auto">ntern will work with technology partners to collect operating experience from the Kairos Power technology development program and identify potential conditions adverse to quality</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">associated causes</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and corrective actions. </span><span data-contrast="auto">This </span><span data-contrast="auto">role</span><span data-contrast="auto"> will contribute to the technology development programs for the demonstration and commercialization of Kairos Power reactors. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop </span><span data-contrast="auto">and document </span><span data-contrast="auto">quality strategies rooted in engineering best practices to satisfy applicable quality requirements for safety-related systems and projects.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support assessments of the implementation of quality strategies across project lifetimes using in-field observation, interviews and objective evidence from documents and records. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Participate in <span data-contrast="none">project</span><span data-contrast="none"> meetings, reviews </span><span data-contrast="none">and</span><span data-contrast="none"> walkthroughs to support identification of risks, gaps and improvement opportunities in work execution and documentation.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Assist Kairos Power hardware technology development by capturing<span data-contrast="auto">, analyzing</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and disseminating operating experience, as well as support corrective action and continuous improvement.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support continuous improvement efforts internal to the Quality Innovation team that improve automation of analysis and documentation work products.<span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Assist with tracking and trending quality-related data (e.g., nonconformances, <span data-contrast="none">operating experience</span><span data-contrast="none">, </span><span data-contrast="none">assessment</span><span data-contrast="none"> outcomes) and preparing summaries for team review. </span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Other duties as assigned, which may include hands-on assignments with hardware fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and operation. <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Currently enrolled and pursuing a B</span><span data-contrast="auto">achelo</span><span data-contrast="auto">r’s</span><span data-contrast="auto"> or M</span><span data-contrast="auto">aster’s</span><span data-contrast="auto"> degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience with data analysis/automation and ability to develop further experience in R, R Markdown, Python, git, LaTeX, Bash/Shell/Batch scripting, Docker, VS Code, GitHub, etc.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience with hardware design, fabrication, assembly, or testing preferred. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation</span><span data-contrast="auto"> skills</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ability to proactively collect, manage<span data-contrast="auto"> and transfer knowledge.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Analytical skills to identify trends, anomalies and potential causes from qualitative and quantitative data. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.<span data-contrast="auto"> </span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ability to plan and execute tasks with minimal direction after training, including timely escalation of risks/issues. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Physical Demands </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 25 pounds in all directions<span data-contrast="auto">, with or without accommodation.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Use hand tools. <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Environmental Conditions </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">General office environment.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Prototyping/Test Facilities. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manufacturing/Industrial and Construction Environments.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Safety and PPE </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.</span> </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc. <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Travel </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Some travel may be required (5%) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Onsite: </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">#LI-Onsite</span></strong></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About our Benefits</strong></p>
<p>We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation packages</li>
<li>Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents</li>
<li>Paid Vacation</li>
<li>401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)</li>
</ul>
<p>Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.</p>
<p>Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.</p>
<p>Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.</p>
<p>Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810</p></div>
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