Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - Composites and Insulation Materials - Summer 2027
Somerville, MA · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled college student pursuing a degree focused on materials, mechanical, or electrical engineering; opportunities are available from bachelor’s degree through PhD.
- Visa sponsorship
- Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
About the job
Creates composite materials and test articles for material characterization and mechanical testing, and conducts high-voltage insulation testing.
What you'll do
- Create composites for material characterization.
- Design and manufacture test articles for mechanical testing.
- Conduct high-voltage insulation testing.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a degree focused on materials, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
- Fiber matrix composite material design or hands-on manufacturing experience.
- High-voltage insulation experience.
- Meet the stated work conditions, physical activity, and industrial safety requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience with superconductors or related technologies, including high vacuum, cryogenics, or high-power systems.
- Experience with build teams such as solar car, FSAE, or rocket team.
Pay
USD 25–38 per-hour-wage (base salary)
Tools
composites, fiber matrix composite, high voltage insulation, superconductors, high vacuum, cryogenics, high power systems
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