Pacific Fusion · 15 hours ago
Summer 2026 Internship- Pulsed Power
San Leandro, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$42/hr - $48/hr
Start in 2026 SummerPacific Fusion is a company founded in 2023 with the mission to provide clean energy through pulsed magnetic fusion systems. As a Pulsed Power Intern, you will support the development of testing equipment and gain hands-on experience in high-voltage experimental work while contributing to key projects and operations.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist the team in developing 1 Hz testing equipment to support commercialization of pulser systems
Design an experiment with guidance from the pulsed power and high bay teams
Carry out the experiment independently within the summer internship timeline
Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data
Present experimental results to the engineering and physics teams
Assist with high bay operations, including setup, testing, and teardown of pulsed power hardware
Support assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of high-voltage systems and diagnostics
Following and contributing to safety procedures for high-energy electrical systems
Qualification
Required
Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science or engineering
Interest in or experience with hands-on work involving hardware and electronics
Willingness to work in a lab and high bay environment
Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks beginning in June 2026
Preferred
6+ months of a previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience outside of normal classes
GPA of 3.5 or above
Coursework or experience in circuits, power electronics, electromagnetics, or pulsed power
Familiarity with oscilloscopes, high-speed diagnostics, or data acquisition systems
Experience with CAD, simulation tools, or data analysis (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Benefits
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion focuses on renewable energy generation, emphasizing affordable fusion power inspired by nature.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$900M2024-10-25Series A· $900M
Leadership Team
Will Regan
Chief Scientist
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