Intern - Controls Engineer - Summer 2027
at Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Location
Milpitas, CA
Compensation
$52k–$79k USD
Type
intern
Posted
1 weeks ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
$160k—$205k—$205k
p25 · target · p75 · n=34
Posted $79k · well below market
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Job description
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
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.
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.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Controls Engineering Intern
We are looking for a talented Controls Engineering Intern to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.
Program Details:
What you'll do:
What we’re looking for:
- Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the field of Electrical Engineering Engineering
- Automation of equipment (could be industrial or even home automation)
- Circuits & power courses completed
- AutoCAD experience a huge plus
Must-have Requirements:
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Rates are aligned to your current year in school, ensuring equitable and consistent pay across our intern program.
For BS interns, the hourly rate is $25–$32
For MS/PhD interns, the rate is $35–$38
Benefits included for full-time interns:
• 40 hours of sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities
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