Intern - Assembly Technical Project Manager - Spring 2027
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Summary
A 26-week onsite internship in Devens, MA supporting Senior and Principal Technical Project Managers on fusion power plant assembly: maintaining schedules and project data in Jira, Confluence, and MS Project, preparing status reports and dashboards, and coordinating cross-functional engineering work. Suited for currently enrolled engineering/operations students authorized to work in the US.
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 escalate 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
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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.
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- If offered a position at CFS, will you be able to start within 3 weeks?
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- Are you interested in an Intern position (3 months) or a Co-op position (4 or 6 months)
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- If offered a position at CFS, will you be able to start within 3 weeks?
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