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About CORE POWER

Founded in 2018 to solve the challenge of delivering clean energy security to our customers using waterborne nuclear power, CORE POWER is the OECD’s leading developer of advanced nuclear technologies for maritime applications, headquartered in Chiswick with offices in Washington D.C. and Japan. As pioneers in our field, we are not just adapting to change – we are driving it. Through LIBERTY, the world’s first complete end-to-end maritime civil nuclear program, CORE POWER will combine our development of advanced new nuclear technologies with maritime manufacturing and shipyard construction to build floating nuclear power plants and marine civil nuclear propulsion for commercial ships.

We foster a culture of curiosity, encouraging the team to continuously learn and develop their understanding, share ideas and explore new technologies. Curiosity fuels our innovation, expertise, and creative solutions. We are reimagining energy; delivering the future.

Headquartered in London and with offices in Washington DC and Tokyo, we are a fast-growing organisation providing employees with a dynamic work environment and value-based culture as well as career fulfilment.

The CORE POWER Internship Scheme is designed to provide an unrivalled experience at the cutting edge of innovation. Placements are available across all business units, in the UK and the U.S. From day 1 you will have the opportunity to work with our team as well as partner organisations on work that really matters to the future of maritime nuclear. The Internship Scheme is paid and is expected to run between June and the end of August.

Job Description:

The Nuclear Engineering Intern will work as part of the Engineering Office.

This role would be ideal for a student with a strong interest in pursuing a career in nuclear engineering who is studying nuclear engineering or nuclear physics

Internship Requirements:

Currently undertaking degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant field. Intern is required to have taken a fundamental Reactor Physics class.
A quick learner who can take quickly take on new skills
Experience with the following is preferred but not required:
Point Kinetics Models
Plant Simulator Design
Virtual Reality Design
Right to work in the United Kingdom Permanently

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining CORE POWER, please submit your CV and a cover letter by Friday, 13 February 2026, outlining your experience and motivation to join our team!

About the Company

CORE POWER is building scalable new nuclear technologies for ocean transport and heavy industry. In partnership with leading international corporations, CORE POWER will deliver durable zero-emission energy from Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPP) and nuclear-powered ships. Over the next few decades as many as 60,000 ships must transition from combustion of fossil fuels to zero-emission propulsion. The UN’s maritime agency IMO has mandated with unanimous approval from 197 countries that shipping must reduce emissions by 50%... Know more