Integrated Modeling Intern: Fusion AI & Surrogate Modeling

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Thea Energy is offering an Integrated Modeling Intern position for Fall 2026 in Kearny, NJ. The role focuses on developing reduced models of physics phenomena, creating workflows for integrated models, and training surrogate models on high-fidelity simulations.

The intern will work on site in a facility with complex engineering environments and strong emphasis on rigorous modeling and optimization. Applicants should be pursuing relevant degrees and have interest in toroidal confinement devices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field such as physics, engineering, or computational science.
• Familiarity with toroidal plasma confinement devices preferred.
• Interest in modeling, simulation, and machine learning surrogates.

Responsibilities

• Implement reduced physics models and engineering models for integrated simulations.
• Create coupled workflows of models with constrained numerical optimization of designs.
• Train surrogate models using high-fidelity simulation data.

Job description

Thea Energy is offering an Integrated Modeling Intern position for Fall 2026 in Kearny, NJ. The role focuses on developing reduced models of physics phenomena, creating workflows for integrated models, and training surrogate models on high-fidelity simulations.

The intern will work on site in a facility with complex engineering environments and strong emphasis on rigorous modeling and optimization. Applicants should be pursuing relevant degrees and have interest in toroidal confinement devices.