Strategy & Innovation Intern (m/w/d)

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our team as a Strategy Intern, focused on evaluating the process heat market for potential entry. This internship provides an unparalleled opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge nuclear energy technology and strategic business development, building the foundation for a transformative new market.

As an intern, you will lead the development of a comprehensive market assessment for Kairos Power to enter the process heat industry, which involves supplying high-temperature steam for industrial applications. You will perform market analysis, financial modeling, and feasibility studies to identify and prioritize opportunities that align with Kairos Power’s capabilities. Your work will inform the company’s market entry strategy, addressing infrastructure needs, scalability, and potential economic and technical considerations. This role offers the opportunity to define a strategic growth area for Kairos Power while gaining hands-on experience in market entry strategy, financial analysis, and industrial energy applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive market assessment for Kairos Power’s potential entry into the process heat industry.
• Conduct detailed market analysis, including sizing the process heat market, identifying key industry use cases, and prioritizing applications aligned with Kairos Power’s capabilities.
• Develop financial models to evaluate the economic viability of entering the process heat market, considering revenues, costs, scalability, and potential risks.
• Collaborate with Kairos Power’s Strategic Initiatives and Business Development teams to gather insights and refine analyses.
• Assess infrastructure and technology requirements to support market entry, ensuring alignment with Kairos Power’s operational capabilities.
• Conduct regulatory and feasibility studies to identify barriers to entry and strategies for navigating compliance requirements.
• Develop a go-to-market strategy, including recommendations for the timeline, scale, and target customer segments.
• Tie the market analysis and business case to broader Kairos Power business objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership through clear and compelling presentations.
• Draft technical and strategic reports summarizing research, analyses, and recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently a student pursuing BS degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or strategic roles in energy, industrials, or related fields preferred.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and feasibility studies. Experience conducting economic evaluations or business case development is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights and present findings to senior stakeholders. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Prior experience engaging with both business and technical teams is a plus.
• Ability to evaluate market opportunities, develop strategic frameworks, and identify key growth levers for entering new industries.
• While not required, familiarity with industrial processes, energy systems, or market dynamics in process heat or related sectors is a strong advantage.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities, address challenges independently, and drive projects to completion.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to engage and learn from others across disciplines.
• Familiarity with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau) is beneficial.

Physical Conditions

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs

The hourly rate for this position is $26 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

• 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)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. link