Summer Internship - Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)
About The Position
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Summer Intern - Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)”. This is what you need to know: Type One Energy are looking for a Fusion Engineer (Summer Internship). The intern will assist in developing curated internal knowledge repository on the following topics of interest: radiation effects on materials, radiation from burning plasmas, non-ionizing radiation. You will work closely with our Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle on our stellarator fusion technologies. Assist in parametric neutronics evaluations and/or development of complex stellarator geometry tools. The Intern will be exposed to modern computational radiation transport tools and learn how to critically read, evaluate, and utilize scientific literature. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field.
- Fundamental understanding of nuclear physics or radiation-related concepts.
- Experience in Python or MCNP
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and verbal form.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in neutronics, radiation transport, or fusion related topics.
- Familiarity with computational modeling or scientific simulation tools.
- Interest in fusion energy systems and advanced nuclear technologies.
- Strong preference for candidates currently enrolled in a nuclear physics/nuclear engineering bachelor’s program and general experience with coding (python).
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing curated internal knowledge repository on the following topics of interest: radiation effects on materials, radiation from burning plasmas, non-ionizing radiation.
- Work closely with our Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle on our stellarator fusion technologies.
- Assist in parametric neutronics evaluations and/or development of complex stellarator geometry tools.
- The Intern will be exposed to modern computational radiation transport tools and learn how to critically read, evaluate, and utilize scientific literature.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
