Intern - Mechanical and Magnet Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027

United States·DevensInternshipentry

Other

1 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Tooling and Hardware Design - Accelerate magnet production and SPARC assembly via design, first principles analysis,

Technical Tools

Other

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Mechanical or Magnet Engineering Intern

We are looking for talented Mechanical and Magnet Engineering Interns to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.

13-26 week internship

40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school

Opportunities on site in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing

Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.

Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

We currently have multiple openings for the Mechanical or Magnet Engineering Internship. Please note that the following list encompasses all available roles, so individual responsibilities will vary depending on the specific position:

Tooling and Hardware Design - Accelerate magnet production and SPARC assembly via design, first principles analysis, and rapid prototyping
Multiphysics and Structural Analysis - Develop optimization tools and perform design optimization and cost reduction for next generation magnet systems and tokamak structures
Prototyping and Next-Gen Architecture Optimization - Fabricate and iterate on next-generation designs to inform design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) trade studies, cost reduction, and commercialization of fusion systems

Pursuing a degree with focus in the field of Mechanical Engineering

Prior experience with 3D CAD, machine shop, rapid prototyping and assembly, first-principles structural and thermal analysis, active participation and hands on experience on student teams (Formula SAE, Rocket Club, etc)

Demonstration of exceptional results through a range of different pursuits

High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Communication - not afraid to ask for help, shows evidence that they’d integrate nicely into a team of technical engineers / scientists, but also able to communicate with people with less of a technical background, like technicians, supply chain, etc

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Devens, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $52,000–$79,040 a year; 4% below the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
Employer: has 142 open jobs on Jobera.