Mechanical Engineering Intern Spring 2026
About The Position
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. We are looking for talented technical interns to join our stellar team in the spring! Program Details: Spring 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 Mechanical Engineering Interns will develop and exercise their design, analysis, and hands-on skills to support prototyping and stellarator design activities Activities may include CAD and/or FEA model development and will culminate in the delivery of functional custom components, tooling, fluid systems, and test equipment This role will require at least 3 days onsite per week
Requirements
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
