Fuel Cycle Intern

Location: On-site in Everett, Washington; full-time for at least 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027.

Compensation: $48 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops fusion power technology and is working toward building a commercial fusion power plant.

What you will do

• Operate and learn gas separation technology used in the fusion fuel cycle.
• Understand related vacuum, cryogenic, and system-level technologies.
• Optimize system parameters and modify the test setup.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and investigate system improvements.
• Follow safety protocols and operate the system independently.
• Present a final report with findings, process details, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Everett, Washington for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027.
• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mass transfer, heat transfer, and mechanics.
• Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and Excel.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and steady-state systems, with the ability to learn and operate a system independently.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience with fusion fuel-cycle systems and related engineering technologies.
• Practical work with system operation, experimentation, and engineering optimization.
• Work in an environment emphasizing urgency, rigor, ownership, and technical candor.