Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - Mechanical Engineer - Summer 2027
Milpitas, CA · Intern · Internship
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The bottom of this range ($40,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $117,998. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We're in the best position to make it happen.
- Since 2018, we've raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
- If that's you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- 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
Compensation
- 40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
Company info
- 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.
- Join the power movement as a Nuclear/Systems Engineering Intern We are looking for talented Nuclear/Systems Engineering Interns to join our team!
Visa & Work Authorization
- Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
This listing is sourced directly from Commonwealth Fusion Systems's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.