Helion Energy

Helion Energy

Plasma Diagnostics Summer 2027 Intern

Everett, WA · Intern · Internship

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About the role

  • Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
  • Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV).
  • Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with relevant experience in plasma science

Skills

  • Ability to work full time, onsite in Everett, WA for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027
  • Must be able to complete their current degree program and begin full-time employment no later than May 2028
  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Basic understanding of benchtop optical test and measurement
  • Basic proficiency with optical fiber alignment
  • General optical lab experience/ basic knowledge of laser and laser safety
  • Proficiency with analysis software such as MATLAB or Python
  • Optical modeling software skills such as Zemax a plus, but not necessary

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