Internship Opportunity

WHO WE ARE At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants. What’s more, our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets. To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we’re building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world. WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION - Work on real, meaningful problems from day one – contribute to projects tackling some of the most complex scientific and engineering challenges on the path to abundant, safe, clean fusion energy. - Learn from exceptional people – collaborate with and be mentored by world-class scientists, engineers and operators who are building one of Europe’s most ambitious deep-tech companies. - Accelerate your growth – take ownership of impactful work, develop practical skills, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving startup environment. - Be part of something bigger – help prove that Europe can build world-leading breakthrough technologies by bringing together outstanding talent to solve global challenges YOUR IMPACT We are seeking ambitious bachelor’s and master’s final year STEM students to join our fast-growing team. This full-time paid internship offers the opportunity to work for a 3-6 month period on technically challenging, mission-critical projects alongside leading scientists, engineers, and operators building the future of fusion energy. As an intern, you will join our team in Munich, Zurich or Oxford and tackle real challenges that advance our roadmap toward clean, abundant fusion energy. You will contribute to meaningful projects that support the development of our technology and the broader company mission. From day one, you will take ownership of substantive work, apply rigorous thinking to complex problems, and collaborate closely with experts across disciplines. Your work will have real impact on a company working to solve one of the world’s most important challenges WHO YOU ARE We are looking for exceptional students who are motivated to tackle difficult problems and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced research and engineering environment. - In the final stage of a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in a STEM discipline such as physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. - Strong academic record demonstrating rigorous analytical thinking through coursework, research, or technical projects. - Curious, intellectually rigorous, and motivated to tackle complex scientific or engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment. - Able to structure ambiguous problems, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams while driving work forward with guidance from mentors. INTERVIEW PROCESS - Recruiter Interview (30-60 min) - Technical Panel (2x60 min) At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.