Intern - NRad & Nuclear/Systems Engineer - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

40 hours of sick time

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks NRad and Nuclear/Systems Engineering Interns for 13-18 week on-site roles in Devens, MA. Interns join Nuclear Eng. and Systems Eng. teams to perform neutronics work, with project variety and hands-on design exposure.

You will collaborate with engineers, complete coursework-based projects, and gain experience in a fast-paced fusion environment with safety-focused practices. On-site housing/transport responsibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing engineering degree with focus in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering.
• Neutron Transport/Neutronics or Reactor Theory coursework completed by internship start.
• Experience with MCNP or OpenMC.
• Hands-on mechanical design via courses, internships or projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nuclear Engineering team with neutronics calculations for SPARC/ARC projects.
• Contribute to neutronics analyses and shielding/energy deposition studies.
• Develop workflows for neutronics analyses and validation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Troubleshooting

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering degree focus Nuclear or Mechanical

Reactor Theory course completed

Tools

MCNP

OpenMC

CAD

Python

C++

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 a NRad or Nuclear/Systems Engineering Intern

We are looking for talented NRad and Nuclear/Systems Engineering Interns to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.

Program Details:

• 13-18 week internship
• 40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
• Opportunities 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:

The NRad intern

• Collaborate with engineers on the Nuclear Engineering team to do neutronics calculations (heating, activation, flux, dose, etc) to support the design and operation of SPARC, the scoping of ARC, and any other nuclear engineering needed
• Work on projects such as, but not be limited to: Neutronics analyses such as energy deposition in delicate materials or shielding sensitivity studies for diagnostic design
• Contribute to the computational development of method and workflows needed to support and optimize different types of neutronics analyses

The Nuclear/Systems Engineering Intern

• Support the interface of Nuclear Engineering and Systems Engineering working collaboratively with both teams on neutronics analyses and their application to the development of system design
• Work on projects such as, but not limited to: participating in Hazard Identification reviews and evaluation of accident scenarios, development and verification of radiation related system requirements, and margin budget development, tracking, and support.

What we’re looking for:

• Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the fields Nuclear Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Neutron Transport or Neutronics or a Reactor Theory course completed by the start of internship
• Experienced in MCNP or OpenMC
• Experience in Mechanical Design throughcourses, previous internships, or classprojects
• Strong communication skills and awillingness to learn
• Must work well in a team
• Must be highly self-motivated and driven toexecute quickly with excellenttroubleshooting/problem-solving skills
• Prior hands-on experience or internshipsworking in a commercial/research fissionplant environment or the naval nuclearpower program
• Optional: experienced in CAD and/or Python/ C++

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

Benefits included for full-time interns:

• 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.