Plasma Diagnostics Summer 2027 Intern
Core
Design, test, and deploy non-invasive optical diagnostic systems (polarimetry, interferometers) to measure plasma parameters (density, temperature, shape) for fusion power machines.
Role type
Summer intern, optical diagnostics engineer
Builds
Optical diagnostic components and systems for fusion plasma machines
Domain
Fusion energy, optical physics
Required skills
Optical lab experience, laser safety knowledge, optical fiber alignment, benchtop optical test and measurement, MATLAB or Python proficiency
Preferred skills
Optical modeling software (Zemax), plasma experience
Responsibilities
Prototype and bench test optical diagnostics, understand and bench test potential upgrades to performance (e.g., polarimetry or interferometry)
Seniority
Intern