Summer Internship - Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)

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

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Location:

Knoxville, TN

Salary:

$25/hr

Contract:

12 week internship, full time

Reporting to:

Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy are looking for a Fusion Engineer (Summer Internship).

The intern will assist in developing curated internal knowledge repository on the following topics of interest: radiation effects on materials, radiation from burning plasmas, non-ionizing radiation. You will work closely with our Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle on our stellarator fusion technologies.

- Assist in parametric neutronics evaluations and/or development of complex stellarator geometry tools.

- The Intern will be exposed to modern computational radiation transport tools and learn how to critically read, evaluate, and utilize scientific literature.

- Strong preference for candidates currently enrolled in a nuclear physics/nuclear engineering bachelor’s program and general experience with coding (python).

What you'll need:

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field.

- Fundamental understanding of nuclear physics or radiation-related concepts.

- Experience in Python or MCNP

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and verbal form.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Coursework or project experience in neutronics, radiation transport, or fusion related topics.

- Familiarity with computational modeling or scientific simulation tools.

- Interest in fusion energy systems and advanced nuclear technologies.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its 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.

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.