Heat to Power System Test Intern (m/w/d)

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora's modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

Antora Energy is seeking a highly motivated Heat To Power System Test Intern to support the development and testing of our thermophotovoltaic (TPV)-based Solid-State Heat Engine (SSHE) prototypes. Over the course of this 10-week internship, you will rapidly become proficient with Antora's high-temperature test platforms and play a hands-on role in executing, improving, and documenting critical test campaigns.

This internship is designed for candidates who want real ownership and technical impact. Reliable, high-quality testing is central to accelerating Antora's Heat-to-Power technology development, and you will be expected to deliver meaningful improvements to test procedures, instrumentation, or hardware that benefits future development efforts.

This is a 10 week internship for Winter 2026, starting mid/late January.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute multiple SSHE prototype test campaigns, including setup, operation, and monitoring of high-temperature test systems
• Collect, validate, and deliver post-test measurement datasets used in design iteration, performance evaluation, and reliability analysis
• Design and implement at least one hardware, instrumentation, or procedural improvement to increase test reliability, repeatability, or usability
• Troubleshoot test issues involving sensors, thermal systems, mechanical assemblies, controls, or data acquisition
• Produce or update test procedures, safety documentation, and/or controls logic to reduce friction for future operators

Key Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Energy Systems, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with experimental hardware, tools, fixtures, sensors, or test equipment (academic, research, or industry)
• Demonstrated attention to data quality, repeatability, and experimental rigor
• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical, thermal, electrical, or instrumentation issues
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience documenting procedures or results
• Strong safety awareness when working with physical systems, electricity, or elevated temperatures

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience with high-temperature systems, thermal testing, furnaces, heaters, or vacuum environments
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems (e.g., Python-based DAQ, PLCs, or similar)
• Experience with instrumentation such as thermocouples, pyrometers, pressure sensors, current/voltage measurement, or optical diagnostics

Work Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale, CA

Hourly Range: $35 USD - $45 USD

Please note that the hourly range listed for this position reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay rate. The actual rate offered will be determined based on a candidate's experience, year in school, and degree, as they relate to the position's requirements.

Additionally, this position does not offer visa sponsorship. Only candidates with current work authorization (e.g., F-1 visa with OPT/CPT authorization) will be considered.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.