Xcimer Energy · 3 months ago
Summer 2026 Internship - Computational and Software Engineering
Xcimer Energy is a company focused on deploying fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals. They are seeking interns for their engineering internship program, where participants will gain hands-on experience in developing systems for the world’s first commercial fusion energy power plant across various engineering disciplines.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or other related engineering discipline
Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
Passion for fusion energy!
Ability to work full-time onsite through the duration of the 12 week internship program in Denver, CO
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 or granted asylum
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption)
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a 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 for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns
Equity will be granted to eligible employees
Equity is designed to allow employees to share in company results and success.
Company
Xcimer Energy
Xcimer Energy is an inertial fusion company offering laser-driven fusion to provide cheap, abundant, and carbon-free energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117.75MKey Investors
HedosophiaUS Department of Energy
2024-06-04Series A· $100M
2023-12-07Grant
2023-05-31Grant· $9M
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