Pacific Fusion · 15 hours ago
Summer 2026 Internship - Mechanical Engineering, Target Area
San Leandro, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPacific Fusion is a company founded in 2023 with a mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to work on meaningful projects in the target area engineering team, providing hands-on experience in the design, assembly, and testing of fusion systems.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Work on a variety of of meaningful projects across the target area engineering team
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior standing in a 4-year Mechanical Engineering program
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principles
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of stress analysis (hand calcs and FEA), 2D drawings, and design for manufacturing and assembly
Experience using 2D and 3D CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks beginning in June 2026
Preferred
Hands-on mechanical design through coursework, clubs, research, or personal projects
Experience with conventional machining, shop tools, and rapid prototyping
Experience defining system architectures and making design tradeoffs against requirements
Experience writing build instructions, procedures, or test plans
Strong measurement, documentation, and data analysis skills
Curiosity, humility, and a desire to both teach and learn
Ability to design, build, and operate test stands and experimental hardware
Experience or strong interest in kinematics
Experience or strong interest in structures
Experience or strong interest in robotics
6+ months of prior internship, co-op, or substantial project experience
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Experience with CAD, MATLAB, Python, or Excel
Benefits
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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