Summer 2027 Internship - Electrical and Pulsed Power Engineering

Xcimer Energy develops laser-driven inertial fusion energy systems to support global decarbonization. The Electrical and Pulsed Power Engineering intern will gain hands-on experience designing and building fusion hardware and software while working with an industry mentor on real-world engineering challenges.

What you'll do:

• Mechanical design and hardware development
• Mechanical and thermal analysis using finite element analysis
• Systems engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Electrical engineering (pulsed power)
• Control systems engineering
• Computational and software engineering (simulations)
• Nuclear engineering
• Optical engineering
• Plasma physics

What they're looking for:

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, electrical engineer, physics, nuclear engineering, or other related engineering discipline
• Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for fusion energy!
• Ability to work full-time onsite through the duration of the 12 week internship program in Denver, CO
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption)
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
• 15 days of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term employees, and interns
• 10 days of paid sick leave for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term employees, and interns
• 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term employees, and interns