Helion is building the world's first fusion power plant to deliver clean, reliable, and abundant electricity to the grid. Backed by Lightspeed, Peak XV and SoftBank VF.
About the role
The materials engineering team at Helion is responsible for developing novel metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites necessary to successfully operate current and next generation nuclear fusion systems. As a Materials Engineering Intern, you'll assist in literature reviews to guide laboratory experiments and perform material characterization tests, including sample preparation, instrument operation, and data acquisition. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ability to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027 in Everett, WA
- Currently enrolled in Graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Fundamental background in materials science principles, including material properties, thermodynamics (incl. phase diagrams), and mechanics
- Experience with laboratory techniques and material characterization tools and a willingness to learn
- Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or Origin)
More about this role
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. 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.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
The materials engineering team at Helion is responsible for developing novel metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites necessary to successfully operate current...
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