About the role#
Pacific Fusion is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to the development of commercial fusion energy. You will own a project through the planning, design, assembly, and testing phases. This role provides experience in cradle to grave design and hands-on system building. You will work on high-priority projects that contribute to the development of our fusion system.
What you'll do#
- Own a project through the planning, design, assembly, and testing phases.
- Perform cradle to grave design work.
- Build and test systems.
- Work on a variety of meaningful projects across the target area engineering team.
- Design, build, and operate test stands and experimental hardware.
- Write build instructions, procedures, and test plans.
- Make design tradeoffs against requirements.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing in a 4-year Mechanical Engineering program.
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles.
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of stress analysis, including hand calculations and FEA.
- Working knowledge of 2D drawings and design for manufacturing and assembly.
- Experience using 2D and 3D CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.
- Hands-on mechanical design experience through coursework, clubs, research, or personal projects.
- Experience with conventional machining, shop tools, and rapid prototyping.
- Strong measurement, documentation, and data analysis skills.
- Experience with CAD, MATLAB, Python, or Excel.
- Curiosity, humility, and a desire to both teach and learn.
- 6+ months of prior internship, co-op, or substantial project experience.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Experience or strong interest in kinematics, structures, or robotics.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Locations: San Leandro, CA or Fremont, CA.
- Duration: Full time for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: This position requires U.S. Person status for export control compliance. Sponsorship is not available.
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion is a renewable energy company based in Fremont, California. Founded in 2023, the firm employs 225 people. It focuses on the development of a pulsed power inertial fusion system. The company aims to provide fusion energy to the grid for cities and businesses.
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