Materials Engineering Summer 2026 Intern
@ Helion

Everett, WA
$14,400
On Site
Intern
Posted 20 hours ago

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About Helion

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, dedicated to building the world's first fusion power plant. With over $1 billion raised from respected investors, Helion is leading the charge toward unlimited clean electricity.

Role Overview

As a Materials Engineering Summer 2026 Intern, you will work with our materials engineering team to develop novel metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites essential for current and future nuclear fusion systems. This 12-week onsite internship in Everett, WA, is an opportunity to enhance your technical skills, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to shaping the future of clean energy.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Assist in research and development of new materials.
  • Conduct experiments to test material properties under varied conditions.
  • Analyze data to optimize material performance.
  • Support material characterization using microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing.
  • Document and report research findings in technical reports and presentations.
  • Participate in weekly team meetings and the year-end intern showcase.

Required Skills

  • Full-time, onsite availability for 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2026.
  • Graduate enrollment in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Fundamental understanding of materials science principles including thermodynamics and mechanics.
  • Experience with laboratory techniques and material characterization tools.
  • Proficiency in data analysis using MATLAB, Python, or Origin.

Compensation and Benefits

The internship offers a competitive hourly rate (Master's: $30/hour, PhD: $37/hour), a one-time stipend of $5,000, paid holidays, sick time, a wellness stipend, and company/team events.

Key skills/competency

Materials Science, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Lab Techniques, Research, Characterization, Documentation, Technical Reporting, Team Collaboration, Communication

How to Get Hired at Helion

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight materials science and lab techniques expertise.
  • Showcase Relevant Projects: Emphasize hands-on experiments and data skills.
  • Prepare for Technical Interviews: Review material characterization and data analysis methods.
  • Research Helion: Understand their fusion power mission and innovations.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review materials science fundamentals and testing methods.
Practice data analysis with MATLAB and Python.
Study lab equipment operation manuals and safety protocols.
Refresh technical report and documentation skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a lab problem.
Explain teamwork in a research setting.
Discuss how you manage tight deadlines.
Share experiences presenting technical data.

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