Magnet Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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Key Responsibilities

High-temperature superconducting magnet engineering, manufacturing,

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About Thea Energy:

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 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.

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

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!

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

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.