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Antora Energy · 17 hours ago

Heat to Power Characterization Intern (Thermophotovoltaic/High-Temperature Systems)

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $45/hr

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. As a TPV Characterization Intern, you will work at the intersection of experimental hardware, data, and manufacturing systems to help Antora scale wafer production and accelerate progress toward automated defect detection.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute TPV wafer characterization (IV, EQE, optical measurements, etc.) and take ownership of routine data generation that supports rapid learning from reliability experiments

Quantify measurement variability and repeatability using univariate and multivariate analysis to establish statistically sound screening baselines for scaled production

Translate characterization data into defect-relevant signals by defining features, identifying correlations with performance or failure modes, and preparing clean, automation-ready datasets

Develop simple, interpretable rule-based indicators that support early-stage automated defect detection and localization

Qualification

Data analysisPythonExperimental hardwareStatistical analysisManufacturing scale-upInterest in automationAlignment with missionQuantitative reasoningCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field

Strong experience working with databases, data analysis, and basic scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Strong quantitative reasoning skills, including comfort working with statistics and correlated data

Comfort working hands-on with experimental hardware, laboratory tools, and measurement systems

Ability to organize, document, and communicate technical work clearly

Systems-oriented mindset with interest in manufacturing scale-up, automation, and infrastructure

Alignment with Antora's mission, values, and team-first culture