Teams at Helion Energy

Prototype, bench test, and deploy optical diagnostic components for fusion machines. The intern will work with polarimetry, optical interferometry, fiber alignment, laser safety, and optical laboratory testing to measure plasma density, temperature, shape, and other parameters. The role is full-time and onsite in Everett, Washington, for at least 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027, with analysis performed using MATLAB or Python.

Conduct computational plasma simulations of fusion machines using Helion’s simulation tools. Develop and execute a research study focused on FRC formation, translation, merging, or compression; analyze results, collaborate with a mentor and research team, and present findings in a technical report.

Design, build, and maintain software for fusion plant control, diagnostics, automation, data acquisition, operator workflows, and real-time system coordination. Integrate software with sensors, actuators, controllers, databases, visualization tools, and complex hardware. Collaborate across electrical, firmware, mechanical, IT, operations, and science teams while improving platform reliability, usability, and scalability. Develop prototypes and production systems, debug cross-disciplinary issues, and support the full software lifecycle onsite.