Intern - Project Management - Spring 2026
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Internship
On-site
Devens, Massachusetts, United States
$23 - $35 USD yearly
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Project Management Intern
We are looking for talented interns to join our team! CFS interns are highly valued within the organization and placed into meaningful and challenging roles.
Program Details:
- 12-16 week internship program
- 40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school
- Opportunities onsite in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing
- Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need
- Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD
- Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
What you'll do:
- Expedite building tools, templates and processes within the Project Management Office
- Create standard templates for project reporting mechanisms
- Project management for small scale business initiatives within the PMO
- Map business process flows and ideate better ways of working
What we’re looking for:
- Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or other Engineering
- Project Management experience highly desirable
- Google Workspace, MS Project, JIRA and Confluence
- Strong communication skills
- Self starter
- Good time management and organizational skills
Must-have Requirements:
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
$23 - $35 an hour
Rates are aligned to your current year in school, ensuring equitable and consistent pay across our intern program.
For BS interns, the hourly rate is $23–$29
For MS/PhD interns, the rate is $32–$35
Benefits included for full-time interns:
• 40 hours of sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching (must be 21 years of age to enroll)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.