Engineering Internship Program
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Job Description
About the Company: Xcimer Energy
Xcimer Energy is a company dedicated to deploying fusion power plants swiftly to address global decarbonization goals. They achieve this by leveraging decades of research in Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with a groundbreaking new laser architecture. The company has assembled a team of experts in tough technology, fusion science, and manufacturing, boasting a strong track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer Energy positions itself as a unique player capable of delivering limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change, aiming to “power a better world with inertial fusion.”
About the Job: Engineering Internship Program
Xcimer Energy is offering a 12-week engineering internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in the design and construction of cutting-edge laser-driven inertial fusion hardware and software. Interns will play an integral role in developing the systems required for the world’s first commercial fusion energy power plant.
Program Details:
• Duration: 12 weeks.
• Location: Xcimer Energy headquarters in Denver, CO.
• Mentorship: Interns will work alongside an industry expert mentor.
• Focus: Tackle complex, real-world challenges.
• Disciplines: Multiple internship opportunities are available across various fields, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Software Development.
• Application Close Date: October 1, 2025.
Potential Responsibilities (vary based on intern’s expertise and interests):
• Mechanical design and hardware development.
• Mechanical and thermal analysis using finite element analysis (FEA).
• Systems engineering.
• Manufacturing engineering.
• Electrical engineering (specifically pulsed power).
• Control systems engineering.
• Computational and software engineering (including simulations).
• Nuclear engineering.
• Optical engineering.
• Plasma physics.
Qualifications:
• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree program from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• Practical Experience: Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom (e.g., extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience).
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation.
• Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion: A strong passion for fusion energy.
• Availability: Ability to work full-time onsite for the entire 12-week duration of the internship program in Denver, CO.
• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Xcimer Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, highly qualified, and dedicated workforce. They base hiring and promotion decisions on qualifications, performance, and abilities, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of various protected characteristics.
Benefits (for interns and employees):
• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave (if employed at the time of birth or adoption).
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off: Includes 15 days per year (based on weekly scheduled hours), 10 paid sick leave, and 13 company-paid holidays for all regular employees, fixed-term employees, and interns.
• Equity: Eligible employees may receive equity grants, designed to allow them to share in the company’s results and success.
Compensation (Internship Hourly Rates):
• Undergraduate intern: $25/hr
• Masters intern: $30/hr
• PhD intern: $35/hr
*(Note: Actual base salary for other positions at Xcimer Energy may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience, and is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California Equal Pay Act.)*
