IT Intern

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $20/hour

Job summary

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking a motivated IT Intern to join its IT team. You will gain hands‑on experience with day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and supporting internal projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates pursuing CS/IT/Cybersecurity, familiar with Windows and macOS, basic networking, and strong communication. This role offers exposure to help desk tasks, device deployment, and collaboration on

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree/certification in CS/IT/Cybersecurity.
• Familiar with Windows 10/11, macOS, and core networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help Desk Support: triage, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues for local and remote employees.
• Device Management: configure, deploy, and maintain laptops, workstations, printers, etc.
• Software & Account Setup: onboard/offboard users in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, etc.
• Documentation: create and update IT guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting docs.
• Inventory Tracking: maintain accurate hardware/software inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CS/IT/Cybersecurity degree or cert

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Active Directory

Job description

About Thea Energy

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated, tech‑savvy IT Intern to join our IT team. In this role, you will get hands‑on experience dealing with day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and assisting with internal projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a current student or recent graduate looking to jumpstart their career in IT support, systems administration, or network engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Help Desk Support: Assist with initial triage, troubleshooting, and resolution of hardware, software, and network issues for local and remote employees.
• Device Management: Help configure, deploy, and maintain company laptops, workstations, printers, etc.
• Software & Account Setup: Assist with user onboarding and offboarding, including setting up accounts in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, or other internal tools.
• Documentation: Create and update internal IT guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting documentation for employees.
• Inventory Tracking: Maintain an accurate inventory of hardware, software licenses, and peripheral equipment.
• Project Assistance: Provide support on upcoming IT infrastructure projects such as system migrations, network upgrades, or security audits.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of desktop operating systems (Windows 10/11, macOS) and core networking concepts (IP addressing, Wi‑Fi troubleshooting, DNS).
• Problem‑Solving Skills: A logical approach to troubleshooting and a strong desire to figure out how things work.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical fixes to non‑technical users in a friendly, patient manner.
• Reliability: Ability to handle sensitive company data with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Company Benefits

Salary range $20/hour

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

Diversity and Inclusion

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.