Mechanical Engineering Internship/Co-op (Nuclear Manufacturing)

Location: Full-time, on-site in Austin, Texas, for at least 12 consecutive weeks. Interns must provide their own housing and daily transportation to the facility; on-site parking is available.

Company

hirify.global Atomics develops factory-fabricated microreactors for affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power, beginning with the hirify.global-1 10 MWe reactor.

What you will do

• Design, build, and update 3-D CAD models, detailed drawings, and GD&T documentation.
• Draft work instructions, router steps, and inspection plans meeting ASME and internal quality standards.
• Collect production data and perform root-cause analysis on non-conformances.
• Recommend corrective actions and present quantified findings to engineering leadership at the end of the term.
• Gain daily mentorship and shop-floor experience while owning a clearly scoped project from concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 months of hands-on engineering experience through course projects, research, internships, student shop work, or personal builds.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM and basic structural or thermal analysis.
• Available to work full-time on-site in Austin, Texas, for at least 12 consecutive weeks.
• Growth mindset and positive attitude.
• Some tasks require standing, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 25 lbs while wearing PPE.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.4 or higher and completion of a manufacturing laboratory or capstone design course.
• At least 6 months of experience applying GD&T.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS standards, or comparable quality codes.
• Experience collaborating with technicians in a fast-paced shop environment.

Culture & Benefits

• 12- to 16-week internship or co-op term.
• Daily mentorship from mechanical engineers.
• Hands-on shop-floor experience in advanced-reactor hardware manufacturing.
• On-site parking is available.