Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - Materials Test Engineer - Summer 2027
Devens, MA · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing an engineering degree focused on Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; applicants may be enrolled at any college level from bachelor's degree to PhD.
- Visa sponsorship
- Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
About the job
Supports materials testing and custom test development for materials used in fusion systems, including sample preparation, test execution, data analysis, and equipment troubleshooting.
What you'll do
- Support Materials Test Lab operations, including sample preparation, test execution, data collection, and analysis.
- Work with engineers and technicians to evaluate material performance for fusion components.
- Contribute to custom test development projects, such as furnace commissioning, polishing and etching methods, and image analysis.
What they ask for
- Pursuing an engineering degree focused on Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with FTIR, optical and SEM imaging, polishing, and sample preparation.
- Willingness to travel or occasionally work nights, weekends, or on-call.
- Able to perform extended typing, standing, or sitting and comply with safety requirements for industrial hazards.
Nice to have
- Hands-on or engineering project experience, or experience with materials testing and characterization equipment and procedures.
- Interest or experience in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical testing, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, nanoscience, microscopy, lab work, or instrumentation.
Pay
USD 25–38 (per-hour-wage)
Tools
FTIR, SEM, optical imaging
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