Design, prototyping, and testing cycle of the heating system, working closely with OpenStar's electronics and flux pump teams.
Only applicants who are eligible to work in New Zealand and meet our requirements will be considered for this position.
This position is available between November 2025 and January 2026. Interviews begin 1 August 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement - Applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. OpenStar Technologies is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovation thrives.
Who are we?
OpenStar Technologies is on a mission to repeat the feats of Maui and capture the power of the Sun. By mastering fusion, the process that powers the stars, we can generate safe, clean, carbon free, base load electricity in a way that is economically scalable to the challenge of mitigating climate disaster and giving birth to the next industrial revolution. The team is currently made up of 60 talented engineers and physicists, based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), Aotearoa.
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At OpenStar Technologies, our culture is founded on a commitment to making a positive impact on the world. We empower every member of our team with meaningful responsibility, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive in pursuit of our collective mission.
Job Description
The successful candidate will join OpenStar’s flux pump team to design and implement an addressable heater array for use within levitating cryogenic magnet power supply assemblies. These power supplies rely on precise spatial thermal control to maintain stable superconductor operation. This project involves developing electronics hardware for dynamic, multi-point heating control, capable of functioning reliably under vacuum and cryogenic conditions.
The intern will take ownership of the complete design, prototyping, and testing cycle of the heating system, working closely with OpenStar’s electronics and flux pump teams. This role is a great fit for students who want to build systems that integrate real-time control, embedded electronics, and hands-on testing in high-performance experimental environments.
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