Contribute to our understanding of plasma behaviour through advanced simulations
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.
Culture comment:
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
Join OpenStar’s Plasma Science Team as a Plasma Computation Intern and contribute to our understanding of plasma behaviour through advanced simulations that inform design, diagnostics, and operational decisions.
This role will focus on modelling plasma dynamics using tools based in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), gyrokinetics, or transport physics (depending on your strengths and project fit). You’ll work with theoretical frameworks and simulation tools to produce data and insights that the broader experimental and engineering teams can directly apply.
Project Scope
1. Plasma Simulation