Summer 2027 Internship - Electrical Engineering
Join Pacific Fusion as an Electrical Mechanical Engineering Intern to work on projects that contribute to commercial fusion energy.
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Last verified on the company career page 54 minutes ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own a project through planning, design, assembly, and testing phases
- Build and test fusion systems
- Create system documentation
- Work with circuit analysis and power systems
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists
Must have
- Junior or Senior standing in a 4-year Electrical Engineering program
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals
- Working knowledge of circuit analysis, power systems, signals, controls, or embedded systems
Nice to have
- Hands-on electrical design experience
- Experience building, wiring, debugging, and testing hardware
- Experience with power electronics, motors, sensors, controls, or embedded systems
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Experience with CAD for electronics
Practical constraints
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027
Requirements
- Experience
- 0–1 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Electrical Engineering Intern at Pacific Fusion will engage in hands-on projects that span the entire development process, from planning and design to assembly and testing of fusion energy systems. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, with skills in circuit analysis and familiarity with tools like MATLAB and Python. This role is ideal for junior or senior students in electrical engineering or related fields, particularly those with prior internship experience and a strong academic record. The company fosters a collaborative environment, emphasizing mentorship and practical learning.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Summer 2027 Internship - Electrical Engineering role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Leandro, CA/ Fremont, CA or Los Lunas, NM.
- What's the salary range?
- Pacific Fusion lists $30–$48 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 0–1 years of relevant experience for this Summer 2027 Internship - Electrical Engineering role.
- Where is the role based?
- Pacific Fusion is hiring for this position in San Leandro, CA/ Fremont, CA or Los Lunas, NM.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electrical Engineering, MATLAB, Python, SPICE.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pacific Fusion targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Summer 2027 Internship - Electrical Engineering role at Pacific Fusion.
From the original posting
About Pacific Fusion
Why this Role Matters
Pacific Fusion is seeking an exceptional Electrical Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team and create the path to commercial fusion energy. In your role as an electrical a mechanical engineering intern, you will get to own a project through the planning, design, assembly, and testing phases of development. Our intention is for our interns to get experience in cradle to grave design as well as hands-on experience building and testing these systems. All of our intern projects are high priority and value-added efforts that directly contribute to the successful development of our fusion system.
What You Bring
- Junior or Senior standing in a 4-year Electrical Engineering (or related) program
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals and first principles
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of circuit analysis, power systems, signals, controls, or embedded systems (depending on focus)
- Experience with schematics, wiring diagrams, and basic system documentation
- Exposure to tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar analysis/simulation tools
Additional Requirements:
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027
Bonus Points For
- Hands-on electrical design through coursework, clubs, research, or personal projects
- Experience building, wiring, debugging, and testing real hardware
- Experience with power electronics, motors, sensors, controls, or embedded systems
- Experience defining system architectures and making tradeoffs against requirements
- Experience writing build instructions, procedures, or test plans
- Strong measurement, documentation, and data analysis skills
- Curiosity, humility, and a desire to both teach and learn
- Ability to design, build, and operate test setups and experimental hardware
- 6+ months of prior internship, co-op, or substantial project experience
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Experience with CAD for electronics, MATLAB, Python, or Excel
What We Offer
- Meaningful, resume-building engineering work on real Target Area systems
- A chance to design, build, wire, and test real hardware
- Mentorship from experienced electrical and systems engineers
- Exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to build, test, and operation
- A collaborative, hands-on, learning-driven culture
- Daily catered lunched and unlimited snacks
- An unforgettable summer working on systems that truly matter
TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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