About the role#
We are looking for a Plasma Diagnostics Summer Intern to join our engineering team. You will work on the design and development of plasma diagnostics for a new fusion energy device. This is a 12-week, full-time position based in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Apply physical models and numerical analysis tools to guide the requirements for plasma diagnostics.
- Collaborate with computational physicists, experimental physicists, and engineers to develop the conceptual design for plasma diagnostics.
- Develop the data analysis workflow and algorithms to extract physical information from raw instrument data.
- Build and test physical diagnostic hardware including optical systems and electronic circuits.
What you'll need#
- You are a senior-level student, graduate student, or PhD candidate pursuing a degree in physics, engineering physics, optics, electrical engineering, data science, astrophysics, or a related field.
- You have experience with data analysis in Python.
- You can receive guidance, work independently, and contribute to a team.
- Additional skills in numerical simulations, optical system design, thermal modeling, PCB design, SPICE circuit simulation, version control, Linux, or databases are helpful.
- Experience with plasma physics, fusion energy, remote sensing, or hands-on work with scientific instruments and vacuum systems is a bonus.
Location & details#
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks)
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $25-$35 per hour, 40 hours per week
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy develops fusion power systems based on stellarator technology. The company focuses on sustainable and affordable energy production. It uses advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets. Founded in 2019, the firm operates out of Knoxville, Tennessee. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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