Intern - Systems Engineer - Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 program. Interns take on meaningful, challenging work, with project assignments and required technical skills varying according to team needs. The internship is 13–18 weeks and requires 40–50 hours per week; hourly pay is set according to the student’s year in school. Opportunities are available on site in Devens, Massachusetts. On-site interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. The program is open to currently enrolled college students, from bachelor’s through PhD study, who are authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The intern will collaborate with CFS Systems Engineers and relevant stakeholders on core systems engineering work, including requirement-driven design, trade studies, interface and risk management, technical budgets, integrated commissioning, verification and validation, and transition to operations. The role may involve occasional required travel, nights, weekends, or on-call work. It also involves activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods, and requires safety awareness around potential industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics. The stated pay range is $25–$38 per hour. BS interns earn $25–$32 per hour, while 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.

Requirements

Pursuing an engineering degree focused on Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Coursework or hands-on experience with systems engineering principles, including system structure and behavior, lifecycle perspective, requirement-driven designs, and interface and risk management.
At least two internships or 1–2 years of full-time work experience.
Experience as a hardware (mechanical, electrical, or controls) engineer or systems engineer.
Must be a master’s student enrolled in a Systems Engineering program.
Highly self-motivated and driven to execute quickly, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn; must work well in a team.
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Dedication to safety in environments that may involve heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CFS Systems Engineers and relevant stakeholders on systems engineering capabilities.
Contribute to requirement-driven designs and trade studies.
Support interface and risk management.
Support technical budgets and integrated commissioning.
Support verification and validation and transition to operations.
Work safely to mitigate industrial hazards.