Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Intern – Materials Engineer / Materials Test

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts

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Salary

💰 $23 - $35 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Support engineers in materials selection and characterization, process development, failure analysis, and physics-based model development (Materials Engineer Intern)
  • Work cross-functionally with tokamak design teams to support system design and validation
  • Example projects: development and characterization of complex joining processes for plasma diagnostics; testing and validation of ceramic coatings; characterization of titanium alloys at cryogenic temperatures
  • Support day-to-day operations and test development work in the Materials Test Lab, including sample preparation, test execution, data collection, and analysis (Materials Test Intern)
  • Work alongside engineers and technicians to enable material performance evaluation for critical fusion components
  • Contribute to custom test development projects (e.g., design/build of high-temperature outgassing test stand, commissioning and calibration of new test equipment, improving lab workflows, mechanical testing of composite materials using Instron test frames)
  • Participate in a 12-16 week internship program at 40-50 hours per week

Requirements

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
  • Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD