Summer 2026 Internship- Pulsed Power
About The Position
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems. Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders. As a Pulsed Power Intern, you’ll support the development of 1 Hz testing equipment for commercialization of pulsed power systems, while gaining direct experience in high-voltage, high-energy experimental work. You’ll own a well-scoped technical project and contribute to day-to-day high bay operations.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science or engineering
- Interest in or experience with hands-on work involving hardware and electronics
- Willingness to work in a lab and high bay environment
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols
- Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks beginning in June 2026
Nice To Haves
- 6+ months of a previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience outside of normal classes
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- Coursework or experience in circuits, power electronics, electromagnetics, or pulsed power
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, high-speed diagnostics, or data acquisition systems
- Experience with CAD, simulation tools, or data analysis (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Assist the team in developing 1 Hz testing equipment to support commercialization of pulser systems
- Design an experiment with guidance from the pulsed power and high bay teams
- Carry out the experiment independently within the summer internship timeline
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data
- Present experimental results to the engineering and physics teams
- Assist with high bay operations, including setup, testing, and teardown of pulsed power hardware
- Support assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of high-voltage systems and diagnostics
- Following and contributing to safety procedures for high-energy electrical systems
Benefits
- Real resume building engineering experience
- Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
- Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
- A collaborative and learning-focused work environment
- An unforgettable summer!
- Industry-competitive salary
- Equity plan
- 6% employer 401k matching
- Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
