Intern Materials Test Engineer Summer 2027

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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And were working with policymakers suppliers and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised $4 billion of capital making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.

If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Materials Test Engineering Intern

The CFS Materials Team is seeking a motivated Materials Test Engineering Intern to join our cutting-edge this role you will support the development and testing of advanced materials critical to key tokamak systems such as plasma-facing components the vacuum vessel and high field magnets. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation in a collaborative fast-paced R&D environment.

Program Details:

• 13-18 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 teams existing need.
• Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelors degree to PhD
• Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

What youll do:

• Support day-to-day operations and test development work in the Materials Test Lab including sample preparation test execution data collection and analysis
• Work alongside engineers and technicians to enable material performance evaluation for critical fusion components
• Contribute to custom test development projects
• Example projects may include: commissioning a new vacuum furnace designing and testing a new polishing and etching recipe for novel materials troubleshooting complex test equipment to enable renewed testing campaigns creating and implementing methods to extract grain size or inclusion or other data from SEM or optical images and working with FTIR

What were looking for:

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the field of Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with FTIROptical and SEM imaging and polishing and sample preparation
• Interest or experience with materials science metallurgy mechanical engineering mechanical testing electrical engineering physics chemistry nanoscience microscopy engineering lab work or instrumentation
• Hands-on or engineering project experience or hands-on experience with materials testing and characterization equipment and testing procedures is preferred
• Demonstration of exceptional results through a range of different pursuits
• High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Must-have Requirements:

• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• 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

$25 - $38 an hour

Rates are aligned to your current year in school ensuring equitable and consistent pay across our intern program.

For BS interns the hourly rate is $25$32

F or MS/PhD interns the rate is $35$38

Benefits included for full-time interns:

40 hours of sick time

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll)

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were 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.

Required Experience:

Intern