Intern - Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer - Spring 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

6d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering Interns for its Electrical Engineering Team. Interns will work on meaningful, challenging projects, with assignments and technical requirements varying by team need. Opportunities are available for currently enrolled college students from bachelor's through PhD programs. The internship lasts 17–26 weeks and involves 40–50 hours per week, with hourly pay based on year in school. On-site opportunities are in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The hourly range is $25–$38. BS interns earn $25–$32 per hour, and MS/PhD interns earn $35–$38 per hour. Benefits listed for full-time interns include 40 hours of sick time, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching (enrollment requires being at least 21), professional growth opportunities, and team-building activities. The role requires performing activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods. Interns must be dedicated to safety when working around industrial hazards, which may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics. The role is subject to U.S. export control laws, and any employment offer is contingent on compliance with those laws.

Requirements

Be currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Power Electronics.
Have hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, or test equipment.
Have basic electrical knowledge and experience with 2D and 3D CAD software, such as NX or SolidWorks.
Participate in hands-on student design teams.
Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Be able to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Demonstrate dedication to safety around industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, and bench power supplies.
RF, microwave, or antenna coursework, or amateur radio experience.
Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, or SPICE simulation.
Skills in soldering, cable assembly, or panel wiring, including experience from Formula SAE, rocketry, solar car, or similar design teams.
Prior co-op or internship experience in power electronics, test engineering, or hardware development.

Responsibilities

Test and debug electronics and RF hardware on the bench.
Analyze test data in Python.
Install and commission plant hardware.
Create test plans for validation and commissioning of electrical equipment.
Collect and analyze test results.
Review and redline electrical drawings.
Perform technical analysis of electrical design projects and create specifications.
Build and install mechanical electrical cabinets, and support electrical technicians, vendors, and field work.
Document electromechanical systems and generate assembly instructions and test procedures.
Help set up and run bench-top tests.
Create 3D CAD models.