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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 4 months ago

Intern - Public Policy - Spring 2026

Devens, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $35/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. They are seeking a Public Policy Intern to provide research and writing support for drafting policies that facilitate commercial fusion energy development and deployment.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide research and writing support for the drafting of relevant policies aimed at facilitating commercial fusion energy development and deployment

Provide background research on international energy policy and politics and legal and regulatory frameworks to inform commercial fusion policies

Provide background research on state and federal energy policies that could be relevant for commercial fusion including economic and regulatory matters

Participate in broader team policy strategy discussions surrounding government relations, business development, and regulatory matters

Support government delegation visits and community relations events

Qualification

Public policy researchPolicy writingEnergy policy experienceCommunication skillsMeet deadlinesLegislative language readingPassion for public policyThink tank experienceGovernment experienceTeam collaboration

Required

Graduate student with a degree in public policy, public affairs, international relations

Strong communication skills

Strong writer and policy researcher

Ability to work across multiple projects and with tight deadlines

Ability to read legislative language and regulatory documents

Prior experience working on energy policy issues

Passion for public policy/government affairs

Think tank experience or government experience

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

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer