Helion
Plasma Diagnostics Summer 2027 Intern
Everett, WA · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience in plasma science.
About the job
Prototypes, tests, and evaluates optical diagnostic systems used to measure plasma parameters and improve fusion-machine performance.
What you'll do
- Prototype and bench-test optical diagnostics, such as polarimetry or optical interferometer components.
- Learn diagnostic operations and bench-test potential performance upgrades.
What they ask for
- Available to work full time onsite in Everett, WA, for at least 12 consecutive weeks in summer 2027.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with relevant plasma science experience.
- Able to complete the current degree program and begin full-time employment by June 2028; GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Basic benchtop optical testing and measurement knowledge, optical fiber alignment proficiency, optical lab and laser-safety knowledge, and proficiency with MATLAB or Python.
Nice to have
- Optical modeling software skills such as Zemax.
Pay
$57 per hour
Tools
MATLAB, Python, Zemax
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