Computational and Software Engineering Internship
Xcimer Energy Corporation · Denver, CO
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FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 11, 2026
Job Description
About the role
Xcimer Energy is offering a 12-week summer internship for students interested in inertial fusion energy. You will work at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado, alongside an industry expert mentor. This program focuses on real-world challenges related to building a commercial fusion energy power plant. You will contribute to the development of laser-driven hardware and software systems.
What you'll do
Responsibilities vary based on your expertise and interests. You will contribute to tasks such as:
• Mechanical design and hardware development
• Mechanical and thermal analysis using finite element analysis
• Systems and manufacturing engineering
• Electrical engineering, specifically pulsed power
• Control systems engineering
• Computational and software engineering simulations
• Nuclear engineering
• Optical engineering
• Plasma physics
What you'll need
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
• Experience applying technical skills outside of the classroom through extracurricular projects, laboratory research, volunteering, or prior internships.
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine interest in fusion energy.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Denver for the full 12-week program.
Location & details
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Term: Summer 2027
• Modality: Full-time, on-site
Xcimer Energy is offering a 12-week summer internship for students interested in inertial fusion energy. You will work at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado, alongside an industry expert mentor. This program focuses on real-world challenges related to building a commercial fusion energy power plant. You will contribute to the development of laser-driven hardware and software systems.
What you'll do
Responsibilities vary based on your expertise and interests. You will contribute to tasks such as:
• Mechanical design and hardware development
• Mechanical and thermal analysis using finite element analysis
• Systems and manufacturing engineering
• Electrical engineering, specifically pulsed power
• Control systems engineering
• Computational and software engineering simulations
• Nuclear engineering
• Optical engineering
• Plasma physics
What you'll need
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
• Experience applying technical skills outside of the classroom through extracurricular projects, laboratory research, volunteering, or prior internships.
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine interest in fusion energy.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Denver for the full 12-week program.
Location & details
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Term: Summer 2027
• Modality: Full-time, on-site
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