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 Microwave Engineering Intern   We are looking for a talented Microwave Engineering Intern 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: Responsibilities could include any combination of the following: • Perform plasma physics calculations for SPARC and/or ARC, using computational models or experimental datasets • Develop new computational modules that will be used in the SPARC digital twin (a computational model of SPARC plasmas and machine components), including physics and engineering models • Develop AI workflows to accelerate complex physics calculations using surrogate models • Develop data visualization methods to display complex plasma physics data inside the digital twin What we’re looking for: • Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the field of in plasma physics, or a related field (engineering, computer science, etc.) • Introductory knowledge of plasma physics, specifically tokamaks and magnetic confinement fusion • Knowledge of using agentic AI (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) for coding and scientific research • Experience with Python, C++, or similar • Version control with git or similar • Excellent writing and technical communication skills 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 #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.