Helion
Computational Plasma Research Summer 2027 Intern
Everett, WA · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- No years specified.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Conduct a plasma simulation study of a Helion fusion machine or test bed, analyze results, and report findings to the research team.
What you'll do
- Use Helion’s computational tools to study an aspect of the machine, such as FRC formation, translation, merging, or compression.
- Work with a team and mentor to develop a simulation study and results.
- Write a report and present findings to Helion’s research team.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with relevant plasma experience.
- Able to work full time onsite in Everett, WA, for at least 12 consecutive weeks in summer 2027.
- Able to complete the PhD and commence full-time employment no later than June 2028; GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Experience with plasma simulation codes and research in a team environment; scripting and analysis in Python, C++ or MATLAB.
Pay
$57 per hour (base salary)
Tools
PIC, Vlasov codes, MHD, Python, C++, MATLAB
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