$21 - $25/hour

Test Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

United StatesUnited States·KearnyInternshipentry
EngineeringOtherQa EngineerManufacturing Engineering Intern
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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.

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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.
  • Assist in generating and updating test documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality criteria for HTS magnet testing.
  • Support design, prototyping, and commissioning of custom test fixtures and equipment.
  • Work alongside test engineers, magnet designers, and manufacturing engineers to incorporate "lessons learned" from testing into future designs.
  • Manage virtual and physical inventory, organize assembly areas, and update manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Assist hardware procurement, evaluating vendor specs, and ensuring incoming parts meet quality standards.
  • Track test metrics and results, and progress against critical program milestones.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
  • Strong foundational understanding of engineering drawings and spatial mechanics (exposure to GD&T is a major plus).
  • Hands-on project experience (e.g., Formula SAE, rocketry club, robotics club, etc.) involving mechanical or electrical hardware design, build, and test.
  • Familiarity with relevant hardware and software for developing test controls including LabView, Python, National Instruments, thermocouples and voltage taps, and similar equipment and software
  • Direct experience with fabrication or assembly processes such as machining (hand tools, manual mill, CNC), fastened and bonded assemblies, soldering, etc.  
  • Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX).
  • Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team
  • Exceptional work ethic, with clear communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Salary range $21 - $25/hour
  • 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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Kearny, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    ≈ $43,680–$52,000 a year
    64% below the $132,300 median for Qa Engineer jobs on Jobera (644 salaries).
    Who can apply
    United States
    Posted
    57 days ago
    Employer
    has 55 open jobs on Jobera.

    Listing Details

    Posted
    August 27, 2026
    First seen
    August 27, 2026
    Last seen
    October 23, 2026

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    56
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    Trust Level
    42%
    Scored at
    October 23, 2026

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    Test Engineering Intern - Spring 2027$21 - $25/hour