Computational and Software Engineering Intern (12 Week Summer 2027 Internship)
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- Join Xcimer’s engineering internship program and gain hands-on experience in designing and building cutting-edge laser-driven inertial fusion hardware and software
- As an intern, you will be integral to developing the systems needed for the world’s first commercial fusion energy power plant
- During this 12-week program at our headquarters in Denver, CO, you’ll work alongside an industry expert mentor to tackle complex, real-world challenges in fields such as structures, mechanisms, optics, pulsed power, computational engineering, plasma physics, and manufacturing
- Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern’s are of expertise and interests:
- Mechanical design and hardware development
- Mechanical and thermal analysis using finite element analysis
- Systems engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Electrical engineering (pulsed power)
- Control systems engineering
- Computational and software engineering (simulations)
- Nuclear engineering
- Optical engineering
- Plasma physics
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 6%
- Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- 10 paid sick leave
- 13 company-paid holidays
- Equity for eligible employees
- We are seeking interns who are passionate about applying their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to quality to drive the future of clean energy!
- Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
- Ability to work full-time onsite through the duration of the 12 week internship program in Denver, CO
- Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree program from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, electrical engineer, physics, nuclear engineering, or other related engineering discipline
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum
- Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation
- Passion for fusion energy!
- Application close date: 12/31/2026