Summer 2026 Internship - Optical Engineering
Location
Denver, CO
Level
Internship
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$52,000 - $70,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-20
Responsibilities
- 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)
Job Requirements
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or related discipline
- Application of technical skills outside the classroom (e.g., projects, volunteering, research, or prior internships)
- 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 during the 12-week internship in Denver, CO
- U.S. citizenship or legal residency status
