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Materials Engineering Summer 2027 Intern
Helion Energy · Everett, WA · Posted 37 days ago
Work on materials for next-generation nuclear fusion systems that could power the world's clean energy future.
What You Will Be Doing:
The materials engineering team at Helion is responsible for developing novel metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites necessary to successfully operate current and next generation nuclear fusion systems. As a Materials Engineering Intern, you'll assist in literature reviews to guide laboratory experiments and perform material characterization tests, including sample preparation, instrument operation, and data acquisition. Your work will support ongoing research and includes presenting results during weekly team meetings and at the year-end intern showcase. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical skills, collaborate with industry experts, and play an active part in shaping the future of clean energy. This is a 12-week onsite internship at our Everett, WA office.
- Assist in the research and development of new materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites
- Conduct experiments to test the properties and performance of materials under various conditions
- Analyze data from material tests and experiments to identify trends and optimize material properties
- Support the characterization of materials using techniques such as microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing
- Contribute to the documentation and reporting of research findings, including technical reports and presentations
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges
- Ability to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027 in Everett, WA
- Currently enrolled in Graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Fundamental background in materials science principles, including material properties, thermodynamics (incl. phase diagrams), and mechanics
- Experience with laboratory techniques and material characterization tools and a willingness to learn
- Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or Origin)
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