Fall 2026 R&D Engineering Intern – Hydrogen Systems

Fourier Intelligence; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourier Intelligence is seeking a paid intern to support the design and validation of our regenerative drying and purification system. You will work closely with an R&D engineer to characterize processes, develop control strategies, and optimize operating parameters for reliable, cost-conscious production.

As the lead for an experimental test station, you will build a data analysis framework to extract insights from long-term phenomena, and collaborate with vendors to prototype custom

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degrees in listed engineering fields or related sciences.
• Willingness to work hands-on with basic mechanical/electrical components.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, kinetics.

Responsibilities

• Support design and validation of regenerative drying and purification system.
• Develop data analysis framework and extract insights from long-term phenomena.
• Collaborate with vendors to design and develop custom components.

Skills

Ownership

Velocity

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemical / Materials / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or similar

Job description

About the role

This internship will involve supporting the design and validation of our commercial product. The intern will contribute to the design of a regenerative drying and purification system to enable efficient and continuous production of high-purity hydrogen. Working closely with an R&D engineer, the intern will characterize thermal/separation processes, develop control systems, and optimize operating parameters to satisfy key reliability and cost constraints. As the directly responsible individual overseeing an experimental test station, the intern will develop a data analysis framework to provide key insights into long-term physicochemical phenomena. The role may involve working with vendors to design and develop custom components.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Chemical / Materials / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or similar

• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves to work with basic mechanical/electrical components, troubleshoot independently, and motivated to take ownership (agency) of hands‑on lab work

• Strong fundamentals and problem-solving intuition in one or more of the following areas: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction kinetics, phase equilibria

• Thrives in a fast-moving environment and can learn, iterate, and execute with velocity

• Must be available to start in August/September 2026 and work on‑site in Mountain View, CA

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to following through (accountability)

• Clear, thoughtful communicator who works well on small, collaborative teams