Intern - Structural Engineer - Summer 2027 (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Devens, Massachusetts, United States; interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

Salary: $25–$38 per hour, depending on year in school; BS interns receive $25–$32 per hour and MS/PhD interns receive $35–$38 per hour.

Company

hirify.global designs and builds commercially viable fusion power plants and works with policymakers, suppliers, and other partners to develop the future energy industry.

What you will do

• Perform structural analysis and design calculations.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Develop analytical tools.
• Support specific project assignments based on the team’s needs.

Requirements

• Pursue an engineering degree focused on Mechanical Engineering; applicants may be enrolled from bachelor’s degree through PhD level.
• Have at least one prior internship.
• Be willing to travel or occasionally work required nights, weekends, or on-call shifts.
• Be able to type, stand, or sit for extended periods.
• Demonstrate dedication to safety when working around industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice to have

• Experience with structural-analysis hand calculations.
• Experience with finite element analysis.
• Python scripting experience.
• Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Culture & Benefits

• 13–18-week internship with a 40–50-hour workweek and a set hourly salary based on year in school.
• Meaningful and challenging project assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Full-time interns receive 40 hours of sick time, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching is available to interns aged 21 or older.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.
• Work is guided by integrity, execution, impact, self-critique, safety, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Hiring process

• Employment offers are contingent on compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws concerning controlled or protected technologies and information.