About the role#
The Nuclear Company is building the software that enables the construction of the next generation of nuclear reactors. As a Security Engineer Intern, you will join the Product Security team to help secure our systems and the cloud infrastructure that supports them. You will work alongside security and software engineers on projects ranging from application security to cloud governance. You will have a mentor and the opportunity to own a scoped project from design to delivery.
What you'll do#
- Build scripts, tools, and automation to help engineering teams develop secure software.
- Identify and address security risks in applications, APIs, AWS workloads, and development pipelines.
- Participate in threat modeling, design and code reviews, and security testing.
- Improve security visibility and detections for cloud workloads.
- Investigate findings from security tools, validate their impact, and work with engineers on practical fixes.
- Document your work so improvements can be used and maintained across teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- Available for the full term and returning to school afterward.
- Experience completing a working technical project through coursework, independent work, a student team, or a prior internship.
- Ability to explain technical work clearly and learn from engineers in different disciplines.
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) is required.
- Programming fundamentals in at least one language such as Python, TypeScript, Java, or Go is preferred.
- Experience with application security, cloud security, security automation, detection engineering, or AI-enabled cyber defense is preferred.
- Interest in AI-enabled software, energy, national security, industrial software, or regulated industries is preferred.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Modality: Hybrid (on-site three days a week).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company focuses on the modernization of nuclear construction. It works to deploy fleet-scale nuclear power across the United States. The company integrates existing reactor technologies with digital tools to lower costs and speed up deployment. Founded in 2023, the organization currently employs 161 people.
How to get in at The Nuclear Company
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at The Nuclear Company because recruiters review applications before the pile grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you stay ahead of the crowd. You save time and ensure your materials reach the team while they are still actively building their pipeline. Reaching out to the right person often beats applying into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach improves your response rates and shows you have done your homework.
