Summer 2026 Internship - Mechanical Engineering

Pacific Fusion

Los Lunas, NM, United States
Industry-competitive salary; equity plan; medical,...
On-site
Mechanical engineering fundamentals
Stress analysis (hand calcs and fea)
2d drawings and dfm/a
Pacific Fusion is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, offering hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing fusion energy systems. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and CAD tools while providing a collaborative and mentorship-driven environment to develop meaningful engineering skills

Job Summary

  • You will get to own a project through the planning, design, assembly, and testing phases of development.
  • All of our intern projects are high priority and value-added efforts that directly contribute to the successful development of our fusion system.
  • You will gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to build, test, and operation.

Matching Summary

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Pacific Fusion is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, offering hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing fusion energy systems. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and CAD tools while providing a collaborative and mentorship-driven environment to develop meaningful engineering skills.

Salary

Industry-competitive salary; Equity plan; Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Stress analysis (hand calcs and FEA)
  • 2D drawings and DFM/A
  • 2D and 3D CAD tools (Creo or SolidWorks)

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on mechanical design experience
  • Conventional machining and rapid prototyping
  • Defining system architectures
  • Curiosity and desire to learn

Key Requirements

  • Junior or Senior standing in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 consecutive weeks onsite
  • Able to work full time starting June 2026

Work Rights

Not specified

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