Job Description

Odqa

Renewable Energy Technologies

is a fast-growing venture capital-backed renewable energy engineering spin out from the University of Oxford's Thermofluids Institute and Said Business School. The company was founded in late 2017 to commercialise Oxford's jet engine cooling knowledgebase in the renewable energy field.

Odqa are a team of world-class engineers and researchers, working on some of the most innovative developments in the renewable energy industry.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic start-up environment at the forefront of sustainable energy technology. You'll support our engineering team in the design, modelling, and optimisation of key subsystems in our novel CSP platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the

design and CAD development

of thermal and mechanical components. Contribute to

system modelling and performance analysis

, particularly thermal and energy systems. Write and debug

basic Python scripts

for simulation, data processing, or automation tasks. Collaborate on

design reviews

, prototyping, and experimental testing. Support documentation and version control of models and design files. Work with the team to

solve complex technical problems

with attention to detail. Engage in regular team meetings and contribute proactively to project development.

Key Skills & Experience:

Studying towards a

degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Energy or General Engineering

(or closely related). Strong academic background, particularly in

thermodynamics and systems modelling

. Experience with

CAD software

(e.g. SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar). A

problem-solving mindset

and strong attention to detail. Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and in a team. Demonstrated

interest in sustainability and renewable energy

technologies.

Desirable Experience:

Experience with tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or thermal modelling software. Familiarity with

Python programming

for analysis or modelling tasks. Experience in using

OnShape

. Previous involvement in energy-related or engineering design projects. Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.

Working Environment:

Based in

Oxford

(free parking/Oxford train station within walking distance) with 3 days a week in our collaborative office/lab space and up to 2 days remote working.

Supportive and inclusive culture, with opportunities to learn directly from experienced engineers and researchers.

How to Apply:

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're interested in joining an innovative team for your internship, please email your CV and cover letter to our Head of People at janine.woods@odqa.com.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications as they are received. We don't expect this fantastic opportunity to be open for long, so don't miss out!

At Odqa, equality, diversity and inclusion are really important to us. We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford OX2 0EN

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025