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Electrical/Electronics Engineering Intern (Sole U.S. Citizenship Required)

Black Mesa Advanced Fission
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Location: Evanston, WY (on-site)  

Duration: 6-8 Months (First-Time Work Experience or Coop)

About BMAF:

Black Mesa Advanced Fission specializes in development of Fission Generators (also known as Expeditionary/Tactically Mobile Microreactors). BMAF is under contract to the U.S. Army to develop and test the prototype for a sub-100kWe Fission Generator, which is a very small-scale electrical generation system employing nuclear energy technology (nano-reactor). 

Project Information:

https://www.fire2fission.com/podcast-episodes/020-josh-payne-ceo-of-black-mesa-advanced-fission

 

Position Overview: (U.S. Citizen and Non-Dual Citizenship Required)

This position offers hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineering professionals on real-world projects. Intern contributes to ongoing initiatives, requires technical and analytical skills, and participates in a collaborative, learning-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design, fabrication, analysis, and testing of electrical and embedded control systems, components, and test units
  • Prepare technical drawings, reports, quality assurance, and documentation
  • Perform iterative manufacturing and rapid product development
  • Support project teams with data collection, calculations, and process improvements
  • Perform research and apply engineering principles to solve practical problems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product and process development
  • Participate in project/design reviews and technical discussions
  • Present findings and progress updates to supervisors or project leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MANDATORY EXPERIENCE: A recent graduate pursuing a first industry work experience or currently pursuing a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and desiring a coop opportunity. 
  • Completed at least three years of college coursework by start of internship
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Proficient in engineering software/tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.). 
  • DESIRED EXPERIENCE: machining tools (e.g. Autodesk, FeatureCAM, etc.), coordinate measuring machines (CMM, PC-DMIS), modelling/simulation programs, or computational modelling
  • Practical (Hands-On) Engineer (e.g. experience with welding, manual machining, 3-printing, equipment repair/maintenance, programming, etc.) 

Compensation and Benefits:

$25 per hour 

  • Access to company facilities for personal projects
  • Paid training programs
  • Networking opportunities