Multi-physics Analysis Intern

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Join the power movement as a Multi-physics Analysis Intern. We are looking for talented technical interns to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.

Program Details

• 12-16 week internship program
• 40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
• This opportunity is in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing
• Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need
• Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD
• Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Key Responsibilities

• Modeling: Develop and first-order 1D and 2D models to simulate the thermal, electromagnetic, and/or wave mechanics of quench and cable systems.
• Trade-space Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of various design parameters to explore the performance limits of the systems.
• Literature Search: Perform detailed literature reviews on the latest advancements and research in quench and cable physics, and to inform our modeling and analysis efforts.
• Problem Solving: Apply a strong, first-principles approach to tackle novel and challenging R&D problems, collaborating with the team to find innovative solutions.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data of superconducting magnet tests.
• Run computational coupled electromagnetic + thermal models under a range of conditions.
• Improve and expand analysis pipelines with scripting and code development.
• Perform statistical and meta-analyses of magnet test and simulation data sets.
• Explore numerical sensitivities of high-performance numerical models.
• Participate in highly collaborative team discussions, give presentations to various teams, and document the outcomes.

Requirements

• A strong academic background in physics, with coursework or research experience in thermal, electromagnetic, and/or wave mechanics, electrical engineering.