{"id":3041484,"url":"https://alion.io/job/type-one-energy-summer-internship-materials-scientist","title":"Summer Internship - Materials Scientist","company":{"id":1833904,"name":"Type One Energy","domain":"typeoneenergy.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/typeoneenergy","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Rippling","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Knoxville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":25,"max":35,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":70000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-21T19:00:16Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T07:34:51Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy\nAbout Type One Energy\nType 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.\nIf you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Materials Scientist Summer Intern on the ceramic breeder fabrication team. This is what you need to know:\nLocation: Knoxville, TN\nSalary: $25-$35/hour, 40 hours per week\nContract: 12-week internship, Summer 2027 (May 24thstart date)\nReporting to: Sr. Director Nuclear & Fuel Cycle Engineering\nYour role in the mission:\nType One Energy is seeking a motivated materials science summer intern on the to support the development and manufacturing of advanced ceramic breeder materials for fusion energy systems.\nThe intern will work directly with scientists and engineers to fabricate, characterize, and test lithium-containing ceramic materials used for tritium breeding applications. This position provides extensive hands-on laboratory experience in powder processing, ceramic fabrication, high-temperature processing, materials characterization, and thermo-mechanical testing. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of scalable manufacturing methods for ceramic breeder pebbles and components while supporting the advancement of fusion blanket technologies.\nKey responsibilities could include:\nAssist in the fabrication of experimental lithium-containing ceramic breeder materials through powder processing, mixing, forming, sintering, and other ceramic processing operations.\nParticipate in the production of ceramic breeder pebbles and other ceramic components using laboratory-scale manufacturing techniques.\nOperate and maintain high-temperature furnaces and thermal processing equipment used for calcination, sintering, and heat treatment.\nSupport safe handling and processing of lithium-containing materials and associated laboratory chemicals.\nPerform materials characterization using techniques such as density measurements, particle size analysis, optical and electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and mechanical property testing.\nConduct thermo-mechanical testing to evaluate material performance under conditions relevant to fusion energy applications.\nBuild and operate high-vacuum equipment to fabricate and characterize new materials\nCollect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to assess processing-property relationships and identify opportunities for process improvement.\nAssist in developing and documenting standard operating procedures, experimental plans, and technical reports.\nMaintain organized laboratory records and contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.\nPresent technical findings and project updates to the broader materials development team.\nWhat you'll need:\nCurrently pursuing a degree in materials science and engineering, ceramic engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field. Rising juniors, seniors, graduate, and PhD students are encouraged to apply.\nInterest in ceramics, powder processing, manufacturing, and experimental materials development.\nFamiliarity with fundamental materials science concepts, including phase transformations, diffusion, microstructure, and mechanical behavior.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nDesire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup R&D environment\nAbility to work safely in a laboratory environment and follow established procedures.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrior laboratory, undergraduate research, or internship experience involving ceramics, powders, metallurgy, or advanced materials.\nExperience with powder processing, pressing, extrusion, drop-tower fabrication, granulation, or sintering methods.\nFamiliarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, optical microscopy, XRD, particle size analysis, or density measurements.\nExperience performing mechanical testing or thermo-mechanical characterization of materials.\nExperience using data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, Origin, or Excel.\nInterest in fusion energy, nuclear materials, advanced manufacturing, or clean energy technologies.\nType 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.\nType One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.\nExport Control Compliance Notice\nThis position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.\nType One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.\n For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.\nU.S. Employment Eligibility Verification\n For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\nCandidate Privacy\n Type One Energy collects personal information from applicants for recruitment, hiring, and related business purposes. We process applicant information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. 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