Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - Cryogenics Engineer - Spring 2027
Devens, MA · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled college student; bachelor’s degree through PhD levels are eligible.
- Visa sponsorship
- Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
About the job
Supports engineering design, thermohydraulic analysis, and hands-on testing of cryogenic helium systems for superconducting magnets.
What you'll do
- Develop and revise process engineering documents, including PFDs, P&IDs, test plans, and procedures.
- Create thermohydraulic calculations, models, tools, and reports; manage project milestones and present results.
- Build and test cryogenic and helium-system equipment and setups.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled college student; opportunities are available from bachelor’s degree through PhD.
- Willingness to travel or occasionally work nights, weekends, or on-call.
- Able to perform extended periods of typing, standing, or sitting.
- Commitment to safety around industrial hazards, including cryogenics and high voltage.
Nice to have
- Exposure to fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; programmable logic controllers and electrical schematics; CAD; FEA and/or CFD software.
- Preferred majors include Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Software Engineering, and Computer Science.
Pay
USD 23–35 per-hour-wage (hourly salary)
Tools
Excel, EcoSim, COMSOL, PFDs, P&IDs, HMIs, programmable logic controllers, CAD
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