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Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Intern

Join Helion as a Mechanical Engineering Intern to tackle real-world challenges in fusion technology development.

Location
Everett, WA, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
intern
Type
internship · On-site

Posted by employer 14 hours ago

First seen on Joblaze 4 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 4 hours ago

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Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Own and understand designs across subsystems
  • Collaborate on R&D efforts
  • Explore potential system upgrades
  • Fix hardware issues
  • Apply engineering first-principles

Must have

  • Ability to work full time, onsite in Everett, WA for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027
  • Graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines
  • Experience with 3D CAD software

Requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern at Helion engages in hands-on research and development, focusing on enhancing fusion technology through system upgrades and problem-solving. Key skills include proficiency in 3D CAD software and a solid understanding of various engineering disciplines such as electromagnetics and thermal systems. This role is ideal for students nearing graduation in Mechanical Engineering, particularly those with a strong academic background and practical experience. Helion emphasizes a collaborative environment where interns can contribute meaningfully to the advancement of fusion energy.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on Helion's careers page October 1, 2026.
  • Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.7% of 597 comparable intern other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Intern role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Everett, WA, United States.
Where is the role based?
Helion is hiring for this position in Everett, WA, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Mechanical Engineering.
What seniority level is this role?
Helion targets intern candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Internship for this Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Intern role at Helion.

From the original posting

What You Will Be Doing: 

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Helion you'll be at the forefront of fusion technology development. Helion internships are designed to give real ownership to help train the next generation of fusion engineers. You'll collaborate on R&D efforts, explore potential system upgrades to enhance overall performance, and contribute fresh ideas as we work on next-generation machines. This internship will require solving engineering problems critical to deploying fusion energy to the world. This is a 12-week onsite internship at our Everett, WA office. 

You Will: 

  • Own and understand designs across subsystems in fields including electromagnetics, structures, fluids, thermal, and control systems

  • Learn from historical engineering approaches, design novel hardware, and test your solutions

  • Fix hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators

  • Apply both engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems

  • Learn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledge

Required Skills: 

  • Ability to work full time, onsite in Everett, WA for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027

  • Graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  • GPA of 3.0 or above

  • Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, fluids)

  • Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. NX, SolidWorks) and GD&T

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