Apply on Employer Site

Antora Energy · 8 hours ago

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

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $45/hr

Antora Energy builds and deploys thermal batteries to provide low-cost energy for industrial operations. They are seeking a highly-motivated Thermophotovoltaic Module Reliability Intern to support R&D efforts in understanding component reliability through experimentation and analysis.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Antora engineers to plan and conduct reliability experiments for TPV system sub-components

Perform accelerated lifetime testing and failure analysis on TPV components, assessing response to heat/light/current

Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, presenting findings to the team

Develop and document experimental procedures and results

Conduct root cause failure analysis and recommend actionable improvements

Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment while adhering to safety protocols

Contribute to team discussions with curiosity, humility, and openness

Depending on intern interests, additional work may include developing operating procedures for adhesive polymer characterization tools, or assisting in the selection of a visual inspection tool for TPV cell and module production

Qualification

Laboratory experimentationData analysis softwareMaterials science knowledgeReliability testing methodologiesFailure analysis techniquesCommunication skillsSustainability projectsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Hands-on experience with laboratory experimentation and scientific methods

General understanding of materials science, engineering principles, and semiconductor materials

Problem-solving skills with a methodical and analytical approach to challenges

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization techniques (e.g., graphing and statistical analysis)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related field

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with empathy and sensitivity

Preferred

Familiarity with reliability testing methodologies and failure analysis techniques

Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel)

Knowledge of semiconductors or solar panels

Familiarity with device or materials characterization techniques

Prior experience working on sustainability or renewable energy projects

Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite at our Sunnyvale, CA location

Company

Antora Energy

Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power.

Founded in 2017

Sunnyvale, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.antoraenergy.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$219.96M

Key Investors

ARPA-EDecarbonization PartnersCalifornia Energy Commission

2024-06-25Grant· $14.5M

2024-02-22Series B· $150M

2023-11-15Grant· $4M

Leadership Team

Andrew Ponec

Co-founder and CEO

David Bierman

Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer

Recent News

Cleantech Open

Portfolio- Antora Energy

2025-12-29

Clean Technica

Giant Blocks Of Steaming Hot Carbon Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels

2025-11-12

Antora

Antora Energy Receives Over $4 Million from California Energy Commission and ARPA-E to Expand Production of Breakthrough Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) Technology

2025-03-25

Company data provided by crunchbase