Intern - Systems Engineer - Summer 2027
About The Position
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to contribute to its work designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. Interns are placed in meaningful, challenging roles, with project assignments and technical requirements varying according to team needs. Internship opportunities are available to currently enrolled college students at all levels, from bachelor’s through PhD, and may be based onsite in Devens, Massachusetts. Onsite interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. The program lasts 13–18 weeks and involves 40–50 hours per week, with an hourly rate based on the intern’s year in school. Interns must be 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 capabilities, including requirement-driven design, trade studies, interface and risk management, technical budgets, integrated commissioning, verification and validation, and transition to operations. The position may require travel and occasional nights, weekends, or on-call work. Work may involve extended periods of typing, standing, or sitting, and safety practices are important in environments with potential industrial hazards such as heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
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 engineer (mechanical, electrical, or controls) or systems engineer.
- Master’s student enrolled in a Systems Engineering program.
- Highly self-motivated and driven to execute quickly, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Must comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws; any offer is contingent on the need for such compliance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with CFS Systems Engineers and relevant stakeholders on core systems engineering capabilities.
- Contribute to requirement-driven designs and trade studies.
- Support interface and risk management and technical budgets.
- Contribute to integrated commissioning, verification and validation, and transition to operations.
- Follow safety practices to mitigate industrial hazards.
Benefits
- 40 hours of sick time.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching; must be at least 21 years old to enroll.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Team-building activities.
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Career Level
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