Summer Internship- Plasma Diagnostics Physics
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023 the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision join us for a Summer Internship- Plasma Diagnostics Physics. This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville TN
Salary: $25 per hour 40 hours per week
Contract: 12 week contract- Summer 2026 (June 1st Start Date)
Reporting to: Senior Diagnostics Scientist
Your role in the mission:
Type One Energy Group is seeking a summer intern in Plasma Diagnostic Physics to apply your education and experience in the development of plasma diagnostics for a new fusion energy device.
This role requires a self-motivated learner who loves being challenged and gaining new skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in physics specifically plasma physics and fusion energy but a broad background including physical laboratory mathematical/computational and software is more important.
- Apply physical models and numerical analysis tools to guide the requirements for plasma diagnostics.
- Collaborate with computational physicists experimental physicists and engineers to develop the conceptual design for plasma diagnostics.
- Develop the data analysis workflow and algorithms to extract physical information from raw instrument data.
What youll need:
- Senior-level student pursuing a bachelors degree up to PhD degree in physics engineering physics optics electrical engineering data science astrophysics or a related field.
- Software skills such as experience with python version control LINUX and databases.
- Ability to receive guidance work independently and contribute to a team.
- Experience with plasma physics fusion energy or remote sensing will be a bonus.
- Hands-on experience working with scientific instruments microwave/RF systems or lasers will be a bonus.
Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal state or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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About Company
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veter ... View more
