Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Commercial fusion energy can uniquely provide a abundant source of zero-emission power for a sustainable future. Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in computation and controls to reinvent the stellarator, a scientifically mature form of magnetic fusion technology. Thea Energy was founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, where the stellarator was originally invented. Thea Energy is currently designing its first integrated fusion system, Eos, based on its planar coil stellarator architecture which will produce fusion neutrons at scale and in steady-state.
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!
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.
Program Details:
Summer 12-16 week internship program for 40 hours per week or Flexible school year internship for 30+ hours per weekFor school year internships, expected time dedication is flexible and tailored to your academic scheduleMagnet 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 testingCryogenic and vacuum systemsInstrumentation and diagnostic systemsElectrical and control systems engineeringMechanical engineeringVarious modeling, simulation, and data analysis roles including but not limited to COMSOL, ANSYS, Python, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Microsoft Visio, LabVIEWIdeal Skills:
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 changeHands-on or computational experience through academic research, club projects, hackathons, or industry internshipsHighly self-motivated, independent, and driven to solve problemsAuthorized to work in the USWillingness to learn new things!Compensation: $18-25/hr Undergraduate and $26-30/hr Post-grad