Summer 2027 Software Engineering Intern
The Nuclear Company3 months ago
Washington, DC, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Build new features and full modules within NOS for regulatory automation, cost and scheduling, supply chain, and the commercial portal.
- Develop AI-powered software using LLM- and agent-backed features, retrieval-augmented generation, and tool-calling against internal systems.
- Develop data integrations across Palantir Foundry, AWS GovCloud, and other systems.
- Convert build-a-thon prototypes into production-grade features and build field deployment tooling.
- Build automated testing and compliance infrastructure, triage issues, and identify root causes of failures.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a BS program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Available for the stated internship term and expected to return to school afterward.
- Strong programming fundamentals in at least one of Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Rust, or C++.
- Track record of shipping working software through course projects, personal projects, internships, or co-ops.
- U.S. Person status, defined as U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, is required due to export controls.
- Able and willing to work on-site in Washington, DC, five days per week for the full term.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with LLM APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, agents, tool-calling, Palantir Foundry, AWS, enterprise cloud platforms, algorithms, data structures, cloud infrastructure, or modern front-end frameworks.
- Interest in energy, national security, industrial software, or regulated industries is preferred; nuclear engineering familiarity is not required.
Benefits
- 12-week Summer 2027 internship from May to August, aligned with the academic calendar.
- Washington, DC base location with on-site work five days per week.
- Full housing and relocation support for interns outside the DC metro area.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Generous vacation policy and holidays.
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About The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company develops and constructs nuclear power plants in the U.S., pairing proven reactor technologies with a fleet-scale, design-once/build-many model for utilities and grid operators. Founded in 2023 and privately held, it focuses on standardizing plant design and digital delivery to reduce costs and deployment timelines. The company works to supply reliable baseload electricity and expand nuclear capacity across American markets.