Intern - Mechanical Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Milpitas, California, United States. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

Salary: $25–$38 per hour, based on academic level. BS interns earn $25–$32 per hour; MS/PhD interns earn $35–$38 per hour.

Company

hirify.global Systems develops commercially viable fusion power plants and works to build the future fusion energy industry.

What you will do

• Create CAD models, detail drawings, and fundamental engineering calculations to validate mechanical hardware.
• Fabricate prototypes, assemble hardware, and perform physical testing and validation in shop and laboratory environments.
• Organize CAD models, maintain standard component libraries, and improve digital file structures.
• Set up shop toolboxes, organize parts and inventory, and maintain efficient engineering workspaces.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronics at the bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD level.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering calculations.
• Hands-on assembly, basic machining, and 3D printing experience.
• Strong organizational skills and dedication to safety around industrial hazards, including heat, noise, fumes, high voltage, strong magnets, lead, and cryogenics.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Willingness to occasionally work nights, weekends, or on-call shifts and perform extended periods of typing, standing, or sitting.

Nice to have

• Finite element analysis experience.
• Participation in student teams or activities such as Formula SAE, robotics, or machine-shop projects.

Culture & Benefits

• 13–18-week internship with a 40–50-hour work week and a project assignment based on team needs.
• 40 hours of sick time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time interns.
• 401(k) with employer matching for interns aged 21 and over.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.