Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

The role

Interns on the Quality Engineering team develop inspection methods and qualify inspection equipment for mechanical and electrical systems. You will work cross-functionally to validate hardware and ensure rigor in the build of nuclear systems, structures, and components.

What you will do

• Develop inspection methods for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Support the qualification and implementation of inspection equipment and techniques.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and materials teams to validate hardware.
• Characterize measurement and inspection uncertainty and document technical conclusions.
• Help ensure rigor and traceability in the build of nuclear systems, structures, and components.
• Research new tools and technologies to close gaps in Quality Engineering capabilities.
• Develop automation and implement process improvements.
• Own a long-duration project through a final technical deliverable and presentation.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in at least a bachelor's degree program in an engineering discipline relevant to the work.
• Entering the junior or senior year of study.
• Prior internship experience or more than one year of significant project-team, laboratory, or research experience.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Experience in a university club or organization.
• Leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-departmentally with different groups and teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• Housing stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About the company

Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors to make clean energy abundant. The team includes members from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various national laboratories.