Computational Research Intern (Fusion)

Location: On-site in Everett, Washington, United States; full-time for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027.

Compensation: $57 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a fusion power company developing the Polaris prototype and pursuing the construction of the Orion fusion power plant to provide clean, reliable electricity.

What you will do

• Use hirify.global’s computational tools to study an aspect of fusion machine or test-bed behavior.
• Investigate FRC formation, translation, merging, or compression through plasma simulations.
• Work with a mentor and research team to design a simulation study.
• Analyze results and develop a research report.
• Present findings to the broader research team.

Requirements

• Ability to work full time onsite in Everett, WA for at least 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027.
• Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant plasma research experience and experience with plasma simulation codes such as PIC, Vlasov, or MHD.
• Ability to complete the PhD and begin full-time employment no later than May 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Research experience in a team environment and scripting or analysis skills in Python, C++, or MATLAB.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on real-world fusion energy challenges with a computational research team.
• Collaborate with researchers and mentors on simulation studies.
• Contribute to the development of predictive computational capabilities validated against experimental data.
• Work in an environment emphasizing urgency, rigor, ownership, and delivering hard truths.