Intern - Composites and Insulation Materials - Summer 2027
About The Position
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Composites and Insulation Materials Intern to contribute to its fusion energy work. Interns are placed in meaningful, challenging roles, and project assignments and technical requirements vary according to team needs. The internship runs for 13–18 weeks and is 40–50 hours per week, with an hourly rate based on the intern’s year in school. On-site opportunities are available in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Opportunities are open to currently enrolled college students at levels from bachelor’s degree through PhD. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The intern will create composites for material characterization, design and manufacture articles for mechanical testing, and conduct high-voltage insulation testing. The role requires occasional willingness to travel, work nights or weekends, or be on call. Work may involve extended periods of typing, standing, or sitting, and industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics. The role requires compliance with U.S. export control laws.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in a college degree program; opportunities are available from bachelor’s degree through PhD.
- Pursue a degree focused on materials, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
- Have fiber-matrix composite material design or hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Have high-voltage insulation experience.
- Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Be willing to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on call occasionally.
- Comply with U.S. laws concerning export-controlled or protected technologies and information.
- Work safely around industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with superconductors or related technologies, such as high vacuum, cryogenics, or high-power systems.
- Experience with build teams such as solar car, FSAE, or a rocket team.
Responsibilities
- Create composites for material characterization.
- Design and manufacture test articles for mechanical testing.
- Conduct high-voltage insulation testing.
- Occasionally travel, work nights or weekends, or be on call as required.
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
- Follow safety practices to mitigate industrial hazards.
Benefits
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching; enrollment requires being at least 21 years old.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Team-building activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
