Position Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals in the field. Overall, this position will provide you with a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of scientific research, materials science, and engineering principles. We are committed to fostering your growth and development throughout your internship journey at Antora.

We are seeking a motivated Optimization and Economic Analysis Intern to join our team at Antora Energy. As an Optimization and Economic Analysis Intern, you will play a critical role in leveraging optimization techniques and economic analysis methodologies to enhance the performance and economic viability of our thermal battery systems. You will work closely with the Analytics Team to maximize the revenue from our existing pilot plants by scheduling their charging and discharging and to determine which features to prioritize in future products, based on the development costs and expected benefits.

Roles & Responsibilities

Your internship project(s) can be tailored to your specific interests and ability to work onsite. Your key responsibilities may include:

• Support efforts to improve and refine existing mixed integer linear programming (MILP) optimization models for thermal battery systems and related renewable energy applications.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of current optimization models to identify areas for improvement, such as efficiency enhancements, scalability, and accuracy.
• Document methodologies, algorithms, and results for knowledge sharing and future reference, maintaining clear and detailed documentation.
• Help our team stay updated on the latest advancements in optimization techniques, MILP algorithms, and related technologies, incorporating new findings into model improvement efforts.

Key Qualifications 

• Enrollment: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on optimization.
• Mission: Strong motivation to address climate change through the work we do at Antora. Passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and making a positive impact on the environment through economic optimization.
• Curiosity and Learning: A strong desire to learn new concepts and methodologies and work collaboratively with mentor(s) to achieve common goals.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, sensitivity, and ability to effectively interact with a broad and diverse range of colleagues.
• Demonstrated expertise in Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) optimization techniques and methodologies.
• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python, for algorithm development and implementation.
• Experience in optimization software tools such as Gurobi or CPLEX, with the ability to leverage these tools to enhance optimization models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively about optimization challenges.

Internship Dates

• Group 1: Monday, June 3rd - Friday, August 9th
• Group 2: Monday, June 17th - Friday, August 23rd

Hourly Pay Range

• $35 - $45 USD

Benefits

• None

Location

• Onsite in San Jose, CA