Fusion Engineering Intern: Hydrogen-Material Interactions

Type One Energy Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Fusion Engineering Summer Intern to support experimental research on hydrogen-material interactions within the Fuel Cycle and Ceramic Breeder teams at our Knoxville facility. You will work under supervision to help explore how hydrogen and its isotopes interact with candidate materials for fusion systems.

You will gain hands-on lab experience with gas-handling systems and materials characterization, develop simple computational models, and contribute to data

Qualificações

• Pursuing a bachelor’s program in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• A fundamental understanding of materials science, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, or related engineering principles.
• An interest in experimental research, laboratory testing, and hands‑on engineering activities.
• Some experience with data analysis, programming, or engineering calculations through coursework, laboratory classes, or personal projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new experimental techniques, computational tools, and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and experimental findings clearly in written and verbal form.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of laboratory experiments investigating hydrogen and deuterium interactions with materials.
• Support experimental testing of candidate ceramic breeder materials and other materials relevant to fusion fuel-cycle systems.
• Help develop and test hypotheses relating to hydrogen transport, diffusion, retention, and release under different experimental conditions.
• Gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, experimental instrumentation, gas-handling systems, and materials characterization techniques.
• Collect, process, and analyse experimental data, identifying trends and comparing results with expected material behaviour.
• Assist in developing simple computational models and analytical tools to support experimental interpretation and improve understanding of hydrogen-material interactions.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and findings, and communicate progress to the wider engineering team.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and effective laboratory environment by following established procedures and safe working practices.

Conhecimentos

Data analysis

Programming

Laboratory testing

Hands-on engineering

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's student in Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Nuclear Engineering or related field

Ferramentas

Python

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Fusion Engineering Summer Intern to support experimental research on hydrogen-material interactions within the Fuel Cycle and Ceramic Breeder teams at our Knoxville facility. You will work under supervision to help explore how hydrogen and its isotopes interact with candidate materials for fusion systems.

You will gain hands-on lab experience with gas-handling systems and materials characterization, develop simple computational models, and contribute to data