Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering

Why This Role Matters As a Software Engineering Intern, you will help build the user interfaces and backend software systems that allow engineers, scientists and operators to run the fusion demonstration facility. You will work closely with controls engineers, scientists, and operators to develop software that presents real-time system state, manages configuration and data, and supports safe facility operations. What You'll Do Develop and improve web-based user interfaces for: System status and health monitoring Experiment or facility configuration Alerts, events, and diagnostics Assist in building backend services that: Serve real-time and historical facility data Manage configuration, metadata, and system state Interface with controls systems and data pipelines Support integration between: UI applications, backend APIs, and facility systems Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews Help test, debug, and validate software used in live environments What You Bring Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Junior, Senior, or graduate student preferred) Coursework or experience in: Software development fundamentals Web or backend programming Familiarity with at least one of: TypeScript / JavaScript Go or Python Basic understanding of: Client–server applications APIs and data flow SQL and NoSQL Databases Additional Requirements Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027 Bonus Points For Experience with: React or other modern UI frameworks REST or event-based API Git and collaborative development Interest in: Industrial systems, automation, or controls Data visualization or real-time systems Exposure to: Containers (Docker) Time-series or telemetry data 6+ months of a previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience outside of normal classes GPA of 3.5 or above Basic experience with CAD Software, MATLAB, Python, or Excel What We Offer Real resume building engineering experience Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals Exposure to the full product development lifecycle A collaborative and learning-focused work environment Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks provided An unforgettable summer! #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific Fusion Corporation