Fusion Engineering Intern: Hands-On R&D in Laser Systems

Xcimer Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO invites engineering students and researchers to join a 12-week internship program focused on laser-driven inertial fusion hardware and software. Interns will design, analyze, and prototype the systems behind a future fusion power plant.

Disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Nuclear, and Software; roles vary, with mentors guiding hands-on CAD work, simulations, and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics or Nuclear Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical skills outside the classroom (projects, internships, research).
• Proficiency with CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and hardware development.
• Mechanical and thermal analysis using finite element analysis.
• Systems engineering and collaboration across disciplines.
• Manufacturing engineering activities supporting prototypes.
• Electrical engineering focused on pulsed power concepts.
• Control systems engineering work relevant to demonstrations.
• Computational and software engineering for simulations.
• Nuclear engineering considerations for safety and design.
• Optical engineering tasks related to laser systems.
• Plasma Physics explorations supporting experiments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO invites engineering students and researchers to join a 12-week internship program focused on laser-driven inertial fusion hardware and software. Interns will design, analyze, and prototype the systems behind a future fusion power plant.

Disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Nuclear, and Software; roles vary, with mentors guiding hands-on CAD work, simulations, and systems engineering.