Intern - Assembly Technical Project Manager - Spring 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time (40 hours)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts is seeking motivated Assembly Technical Project Manager Interns to join our team. This 26-week, on-site internship offers hands-on experience supporting TPMs across planning, scheduling, and execution of engineering and assembly projects at Devens, MA.

You'll work 40–50 hours/week with hourly rates based on your year in school, with BS interns earning $25–$32 and MS/PhD interns $35–$38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree in project management, operations, or a related technical field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, accountable and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication across technical and nontechnical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and Principal TPMs in planning, scheduling, and tracking projects.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, action items, and project data in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and related tools.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and meeting materials; identify risks and escalate issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and follow up on action items to improve execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (PM or related)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Data visualization tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as an Assembly Technical Project Manager Intern

We are looking for talented Assembly Technical Project Manager Interns to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.

Program Details:

• 26 week internship
• 40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
• Opportunity on site in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing
• Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.
• Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD
• Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

What you'll do:

• Support Senior and Principal TPMs in planning, scheduling, and tracking engineering and assembly projects
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, action items, and project data across Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and other tools
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and meeting materials; track progress, identify risks, and elevate issues
• Coordinate cross-functional activities, follow up on action items, and support process improvements to enhance project execution and visibility
• Coordinate cross-functional activities, follow up on action items, and support process improvements to enhance project execution and visibility

What we’re looking for:

• Pursuing an engineering degree in project management, operations, or a related technical field
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, accountable, and willing to take ownership of tasks, follow through on commitments, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Jira, Confluence, project scheduling tools, or data visualization platforms is a plus
• Interest or experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement; ability to work onsite in Devens, MA, five days per week

Must-have Requirements:

• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

$25 - $38 an hour

Rates are aligned to your current year in school, ensuring equitable and consistent pay across our intern program.

For BS interns, the hourly rate is $25–$32

For MS/PhD interns, the rate is $35–$38

• 40 hours of sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.