Summer 2027 Internship- Software Engineering

Why This Role Matters

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will help build the user interfaces and backend software systems that allow engineers, scientists and operators to run the fusion demonstration facility. You will work closely with controls engineers, scientists, and operators to develop software that presents real-time system state, manages configuration and data, and supports safe facility operations.

What You'll Do

• Develop and improve web-based user interfaces for:
• System status and health monitoring
• Experiment or facility configuration
• Alerts, events, and diagnostics
• Assist in building backend services that:
• Serve real-time and historical facility data
• Manage configuration, metadata, and system state
• Interface with controls systems and data pipelines
• Support integration between:
• UI applications, backend APIs, and facility systems
• Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews
• Help test, debug, and validate software used in live environments

What You Bring

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Junior, Senior, or graduate student preferred)
• Coursework or experience in:
• Software development fundamentals
• Web or backend programming
• Familiarity with at least one of:
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• Go or Python
• Basic understanding of:
• Client-server applications
• APIs and data flow
• SQL and NoSQL Databases

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in Mid May- Mid June 2027

Bonus Points For

• Experience with:
• React or other modern UI frameworks
• REST or event-based API
• Git and collaborative development
• Interest in:
• Industrial systems, automation, or controls
• Data visualization or real-time systems
• Exposure to:
• Containers (Docker)
• Time-series or telemetry data
• 6+ months of a previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience outside of normal classes
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Basic experience with CAD Software, MATLAB, Python, or Excel

What We Offer

• Real resume building engineering experience
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• A collaborative and learning-focused work environment
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks provided
• An unforgettable summer!

Pay Range

$30—$48 USD

Total Compensation and Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location.
• This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits.
• We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

U.s. Export Control Compliance

This position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws, such as ITAR or EAR. Under these regulations, we are required to ensure that such access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons.'This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

Recruiting Agencies

• Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place.
• In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees.
• Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.