US Summer Intern

Tokamak Energy is expanding its yearly internship opportunities to its US subsidiary (TE, Inc.) maintaining our high level of excellence and demonstrating our core values of safety, agility, collaboration, creativity, and respect through every employee.

TE, Inc. is looking for a motivated intern with interests in the business/networking side of fusion. This intern should be self-motivated, great communicator, knowledgeable about fusion and Tokamak Energy, well organized, and interested in learning about how Tokamak Energy navigates government, public engagement, stakeholders management, and more. This role will work with our US team organizing and assisting in opportunities to engage on fusion in multiple areas.

Role details

• Location: Texas/Washington DC
• Hybrid office/remote working: available
• Contract type: Fixed term 8-10 weeks
• Salary: up to $6000 for the contracted term
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Start date: May 2026

In this role, you will:

Business Development Support

·        Assist in market research and competitive analysis for fusion and HTS technology opportunities.

·        Help prepare strategic business cases, presentations, and pitch materials to support partnerships with industry, investors, and research institutions.

·        Support identification of growth sectors and potential customers for fusion-related commercial offerings.

Policy, Government & External Affairs

·        Research U.S. federal and state energy policy, fusion funding trends, and regulatory frameworks affecting advanced energy technologies.

·        Track relevant legislative and DOE developments that could impact Tokamak Energy’s U.S. strategy.

·        Assist with preparation of briefing notes, policy summaries, and communications for government engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement

·        Support coordination with key stakeholders, including government agencies (especially DOE program teams), national laboratories, academic partners, and potential collaborators.

·        Join team meetings and external events (virtual or in-person) to help document outcomes and follow-up actions.

Communications & Reporting

·        Draft internal reports summarizing findings on business opportunities and policy implications.

·        Help prepare external communications (briefing packets, partner updates, and summary slides).

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties

This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:

·        Office work (with associated hazards)

·        Prolonged periods of walking or standing

·        Lifting small boxes or crates (less than 40lbs)

Requirements

This internship gives hands-on experience in both commercial strategy and political/government engagement within the advanced energy sector. A motivated undergraduate or graduate student (business, public policy, economics, or related field) interested in:

·        Business Development in Clean Energy

·        Public policy and regulatory affairs,

·        Stakeholder engagement

·        strategic analysis and research.

·        Communicating and relating to others (oral / written)

·        Decision-making, problem-solving, planning and organising

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Benefits

• Salary will be discussed from the outset
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Company background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Working arrangements

Working arrangements will be discussed during the interview. Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK/US data protection legislation.

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.