Intern - Systems Engineer - Summer 2027 (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Devens, Massachusetts, United States. Interns may need to work nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally and are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

Salary: $25–$38 per hour. BS interns: $25–$32 per hour; MS/PhD interns: $35–$38 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is developing commercially viable fusion power plants and working to build the future fusion energy industry.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Systems Engineers and stakeholders on core systems engineering capabilities.
• Support requirements-driven designs, trade studies, interface management, and risk management.
• Contribute to technical budgets, integrated commissioning, verification and validation, and transition to operations.
• Work on specific project assignments based on the technical needs of the relevant team.

Requirements

• Currently pursue an engineering degree focused on Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Have coursework or hands-on experience in systems engineering principles, including system structure and behavior, lifecycle perspective, requirements-driven design, and interface and risk management.
• Have at least two internships or 1–2 years of full-time work experience.
• Have experience as a hardware engineer in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering, or as a systems engineer.
• Be enrolled in a Master's program in Systems Engineering.
• Be highly self-motivated and driven to execute quickly, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Have strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Be willing to travel or work occasional required nights, weekends, or on-call shifts.
• Be able to type, stand, or sit for extended periods and follow safety requirements around heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Culture & Benefits

• 13–18 week internship with 40–50 hours per week and an hourly rate based on the current year of study.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time interns.
• 40 hours of sick time.
• 401(k) with employer matching, available for interns aged 21 and older.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.
• Fast-paced environment centered on integrity, execution, impact, self-critique, safety, and diverse perspectives.