Magnet engineering intern - fall 2026

Job Description

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview

We are looking for talented technical interns to join our stellar team for the summer or during the school year!

Program Details

• Summer 12-16 week internship program for 40 hours per week or Flexible school year internship for 30+ hours per week
• For school year internships, expected time dedication is flexible and tailored to your academic schedule

Magnet Engineering Intern (onsite)

• Magnet Engineering Interns will support design and testing for Thea Energy's HTS magnet prototyping programs.
• These programs include large scale HTS magnet systems and other fusion magnet-related related technology.
• Responsibilities may range from mechanical design, including CAD and FEA, to electromagnetic simulation, hardware prototyping, and execution of cryogenic testing.

Project Assignments Examples

• High-temperature superconducting magnet engineering, manufacturing, and testing
• Cryogenic and vacuum systems
• Instrumentation and diagnostic systems
• Electrical and control systems engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Various modeling, simulation, and data analysis roles including but not limited to COMSOL, ANSYS, Python, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Microsoft Visio, - LabVIEW

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

• Enrolled in a STEM undergraduate or graduate program (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, etc.)
• Interest in clean and sustainable energy to combat climate change
• Hands-on or computational experience through academic research, club projects, hackathons, or industry internships
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and driven to solve problems
• Authorized to work in the US
• Willingness to learn new things!

Company Benefits

Compensation: $18-25/hr Undergraduate and $26-30/hr Post-graduate

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

It's not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world's hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.