Materials Science Development Intern

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Materials Science Development Intern to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities

• Introduce and develop new solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) materials and components such as electrodes, electrolytes, seals, and coatings with superior performance or degradation characteristics.
• Use expertise in electrochemistry and/or high temperature materials to identify promising material sets, define functional requirements, and establish and perform characterization studies on the component and stack level
• Evaluate performance and degradation of new materials against established metrics
• Conduct failure analysis and/or root cause analysis (RCA) activities to advance learnings of degradation mechanisms in cell & stack materials; use learnings to motivate material or design changes
• Communicate findings to technical and/or non-technical audiences
• Explore new characterization methods and develop new metrology to advance technical learning and improve product quality
• Establish new component-level testing, test equipment, and testing protocols as appropriate to study performance, robustness, and degradation mechanisms.
• Facilitate implementation of new technologies into production where applicable. Tasks may include DOE runs, corner point analysis for specification development, and first article/ lifecycle management
• Introduce and evaluate new processing methods for powders, slurries, components, etc.

Skills and Experience

• BS/MS/PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics, or related field.
• Must be a junior or senior graduating by Summer 2026
• Hands-on experience in an engineering testing or materials research laboratory environment required
• Experience in the design, synthesis, processing, and/or evaluation of functional materials for high temperature applications or electrochemical devices; experience specifically with developing and characterizing materials for solid oxide fuel cells strongly preferred
• Experience investigating or background knowledge of long-term degradation mechanisms in SOFCs, etc. strongly preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to confidently present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) methodology and software such as JMP and/or Minitab a plus
• Proven ability to work independently, self-start, work with cross-functional teams and drive results. “Can-do” attitude.
• Experience in metrology development for mass production a plus Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges

$34.50 - $37.50