Summer Internship - Plasma Diagnostics Physics

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 you’ll need:

• Senior-level student pursuing a bachelor’s 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 www.typeoneenergy.com 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.