Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognized for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity. 

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Summer Internship- Mechanical Engineer (Plasma Diagnostics)”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary: $25 per hour/ 40 hours p/w

Contract: 12 week Internship Program

Reporting to: Senior Scientist and Engineering Resource Manager

Your role in the mission:

Join our Summer 2025 Internship Program as a Mechanical Engineer (Plasma Diagnostics).

As a Plasma Diagnostic Engineer you will apply your education and experience in the development of plasma diagnostics for a new fusion energy device.

The ideal candidate will have experience in CAD design, Finite Element Analysis, and thermo-mechanical effects. This role will require someone who can work with cross-functional teams to bring complex concepts to life.

• Design and develop CAD models for plasma diagnostics
  
• Collaborate with Engineers, Scientists, Designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
  
• Utilize advanced software tools to create realistic models that satisfy requirements and objectives

What you’ll need:

• Senior level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or a related field in 2025. Advanced degree preferred.
  
• Proven education and experience with CAD and/or finite element software (e.g., NX and/or ANSYS)
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Proactive, diligent and detail-oriented

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

About Us:

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. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system.

Our 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. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to clean energy. 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.