Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Systems Engineering Summer Intern. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN or Madison, WI

Salary: $25-$30/hour, 40 hours per week

Contract: 12-week contract, Summer 2027 (May 24th start date)

Reporting to: Sr. Systems Engineer

Your role in the mission:

The Systems Engineering Intern will support the Systems Engineering team on a variety of projects that contribute to the development, documentation, and implementation of systems engineering processes and practices. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with systems engineering tools, requirements, architecture, and day-to-day engineering activities.

The intern may support one or more systems or projects depending on current business and engineering needs. This role is well suited for a student interested in learning how complex engineering systems are defined, organized, documented, and managed throughout their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities could include:

• Support work in Cameo Systems Modeler on system requirements, functions, interfaces, and architecture.
• Assist with documenting and improving Systems Engineering processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Develop or enhance onboarding and training materials for Systems Engineering tools, practices, and processes.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for an assigned system, subsystem, or project.
• Work with engineers and other technical stakeholders to gather and organize information needed to support systems engineering activities.
• Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and other activities to gain exposure to the broader engineering organization.

What you'll need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline or a master's degree in Systems Engineering or Industrial Engineering. Rising juniors, seniors, graduates, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in systems engineering, requirements management, system architecture, engineering processes, or complex technical systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly through written documentation and presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Willingness to learn new engineering tools, processes, and technical concepts.
  
  

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.

U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification

 For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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