Computational Fluid Dynamics Intern

Summary

Join Kairos Power as a highly motivated multi-skilled intern contributing to the Modeling and Simulation CFD team. You will develop automation scripts for post-processing simulation results and simulation setup, using languages like Java, HTML, and Python. This dual-focused role also involves performing thermal hydraulic analyses using CFD software, such as Siemens STAR-CCM+. Collaboration with various engineering teams is crucial, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency in Java, HTML, and Python, along with experience in CFD simulations and analytical methods. This internship offers a chance to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for clean energy.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Engineering or Computer Science
• Proficiency and experience in java, html and Python
• Experience using analytical methods and CFD simulations to perform fluid and conjugate heat transfer analyses
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self 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

• Collaborate with nuclear and other non-software engineers to define and develop software projects based on their needs for software tools that support the primary mission of the company
• Develop automation scripts that take inputs from various sources, perform post processing analyses of input data, and output applicable report files
• Develop STAR-CCM+ automation java scripts used for automation in simulation setup, running simulations, and automating output and post processing
• Develop automation methods that are compatible with different operating systems and software versions
• Develop, test, and maintain code that meets best practices in terms of readability, scalability, and performance
• Contribute to the documentation of developed automation methods
• Perform core thermal hydraulic analyses using CFD, porous media codes and analytical methods to support KP-FHR core design and optimization
• Collaborate with and communicate results to various teams, including Reactor Systems Design, Core Design, CFD, Safety Analysis, and Testing teams through verbal and document methods

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using commercial CFD tools: Siemens STAR-CCM+ preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)