Magnet Research & Modelling Intern

Open Star Technologies Limited

Wellington

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

OpenStarTechnologies in Wellington, New Zealand, invites applications for a role in the Magnet Technologies team to model and analyse high-temperature superconducting magnets and power systems at the heart of our levitated dipole reactor. You will translate system-level goals into validated magnet designs using multiphysics simulation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in physics or engineering and have experience with ANSYS, COMSOL or FEMM, plus Python for data

Qualifications

Experience with multiphysics simulation software (e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL, FEMM).
Working knowledge of Python or a similar language for modelling and data analysis.
Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems.
Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
Great team member with clear communication and collaboration skills.
Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one's own.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in physics, electrical, mechanical, or materials engineering, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

Electromagnetic & Multiphysics Modelling
Optimise magnet and power system designs using multiphysics simulation software (e.g. ANSYS EM, ANSYS Structural, COMSOL, FEMM)
Model system components such as core magnets and HTS transformer rectifiers, translating system-level performance goals into design parameters
Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms in Python or similar
Design Support
Develop specifications for magnets and related components based on system design and performance goals
Analyse design trade-offs and document recommendations supported by your modelling results
Reporting & Collaboration
Track and report results and progress against project goals and milestones
Communicate and collaborate with internal engineering stakeholders on model assumptions and findings

Skills

multiphysics simulation

Python

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in physics or engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

FEMM

Job description

Support the Magnet Technologies team to model and analyse the HTS magnets and power systems at the heart of our levitated dipole machine

17th August, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.We believe that diversity strengthens our team and are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Who We Are

OpenStarTechnologies is on a mission to repeat the feats of Māui 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. Our team is currently made up of talented engineers and physicists, based in Wellington, New Zealand.

About the Role

JoinOpenStar'sMagnet Technologies team to help model andanalysethe high-temperature superconducting magnets and power systems at the heart of our levitated dipole reactor.You'llusemultiphysicssimulation to translate system-level performance goals into validated magnet designs.

Key Responsibilities

Electromagnetic & Multiphysics Modelling

Optimisemagnet and power system designs usingmultiphysicssimulation software (e.g.ANSYS EM, ANSYS Structural, COMSOL, FEMM)
Model system components such as core magnets and HTS transformer rectifiers, translating system-level performance goals into design parameters
Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms in Python or similar

Design Support

Develop specifications for magnets and related components based on system design and performance goals
Analyse design trade-offs and document recommendations supported by your modelling results

Reporting & Collaboration

Track and report results and progress against project goals and milestones
Communicate and collaborate with internal engineering stakeholders on model assumptions and findings

Key Relationships

Magnet Technologies engineers
HTS Rectifiers team
Plasma and Subsystems teams - system-level requirements

What We're Looking For

Experience withmultiphysicssimulation software (e.g.ANSYS, COMSOL, FEMM)
Working knowledge of Python or a similar language for modelling and data analysis
Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems.
Ability to take initiative, workindependentlyand as part of a team.
Great teammemberwith clear communication and collaboration skills.
Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one's own.
Currently enrolled in aBachelor'sdegree (or higher) in physics, electrical, mechanical, or materials engineering, or a related discipline

Join Us

This opportunity boils down to the chance to work on something truly meaningful. The scariest thing about the climate crisis today is that, forall ofour bluster and protest, there are very few of us whoactually havea chance to do meaningful work solving this problem. Carbon-free energy is an absolute necessity if we want to be able torecognisethe world that future generations inherit. Please join us in making this a reality.