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Intern - Mechanical Engineer - Fall Co-op… at Commonwealth… · Devens
InternshipOn-siteDevens, MA$48k–$73k/yr
Skills
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringaerospace engineeringcadgd&tdesign reviewhardware designtooling designtestingphysicscuriosity
Job Description
Summary: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. They are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their team, where interns are valued and placed into meaningful roles to support various engineering projects.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build of tooling used for integration and assembly of complex hardware
- Development of workflows to reverse engineer hardware or adjust installation to meet final system tolerances
- Supporting in-field integration of hardware into a tokamak fusion device
- Design of actuated systems to remotely install and remove large structural components
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor's degree to PhD
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the fields of Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Curious, high-initiative, and bias towards execution
- Approaches problems from a fundamental physics perspective
- Crisp communication paired with technically dense documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in design, build, and test of highly-loaded hardware or large tooling assemblies
- Experience with CAD systems to design parts and release drawings for manufacturing
- Understanding of GD&T
- Design review experience in a technical environment
- Experience running simple testing to validate designs
Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, CAD, GD&T, Design Review, Hardware Design, Tooling Design, Testing, Physics, Curiosity
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall
Benefits: 40 hours of sick time, Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll), Professional growth opportunities, Team-building activities
Benefits
40 hours of sick time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll)
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities