Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - R&D Test Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027
Devens, MA & Somerville, MA · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- No years specified; prior hands-on hardware experience is required.
- Education
- Currently enrolled college students pursuing a degree, 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 R&D test engineering projects involving high-temperature superconducting magnet samples, test equipment, analyses, and SPARC magnet acceptance testing.
What you'll do
- Design and build R&D samples and test equipment; develop manufacturing processes and execute tests.
- Perform structural, electrical, and/or thermal analyses; prepare project documentation and technical updates.
- Support SPARC magnet acceptance testing by designing, building, and commissioning Magnet Factory upgrades and subsystems.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a degree focused on Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
- Prior hands-on hardware experience through an internship, Formula SAE, Rocket Club, Machine Shop, or equivalent.
- Proficiency with basic hardware tools and test equipment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; must meet stated physical and safety requirements.
Pay
USD 25–38 per-hour-wage
Tools
HTS magnet technology, torque wrenches, multimeters, calipers, saws, drills, taps, power supplies
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