Summer 2027 Internship - Optical Engineering
Xcimer
Denver, CO Posted November 5, 2026
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Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!
Join Xcimer’s engineering internship program and gain hands-on experience in designing and building cutting-edge laser-driven inertial fusion hardware and software. As an intern, you will be integral to developing the systems needed for the world’s first commercial fusion energy power plant. We have multiple internship opportunities available across various disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Software Development. Please apply to the posting that best matches your background and interests.
During this 12-week program at our headquarters in Denver, CO, you’ll work alongside an industry expert mentor to tackle complex, real-world challenges in fields such as structures, mechanisms, optics, pulsed power, computational engineering, plasma physics, and manufacturing. We are seeking interns who are passionate about applying their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to quality to drive the future of clean energy!
Application close date: 12/31/2026
Required Skills
manufacturing
mechanical engineering
electrical engineering
software development
problem solving
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