Mechanical Design / Stress Engineer (Working Student Possible)

Our Game Plan

Are you driven by understanding how the Earth actually behaves under extreme conditions? Do you believe the future of geothermal energy depends on mastering rock mechanics, stress, and fracture?

At Telura, we’re developing the next-generation drilling system which uses ultra-high-voltage electro-impulses to fracture hard rock, essentially “destroying with lightning”, to enable economically viable drilling beyond today's hotspots and unlock affordable baseload
energy anywhere. The physics is well understood, but success depends on how this technology interacts with real subsurface conditions.

Founded in 2025 and based in Munich, Telura is working closely with leading European universities, is supported by SPRIND, and has raised $5m to date from leading German investors.

As we move from validation toward field-relevant testing, we’re looking to connect with a mechanical design and/or stress engineer to help shape how our technology meets the Earth.

Tasks

What you’ll be working on

• Architect, design and develop core mechanical subsystems for our drill bit and drilling system - from initial concept to market launch. Your input will shape the product for years to come.
• Conduct FEA-driven analysis to evaluate static loads, fatigue life, thermal-mechanical coupling, and failure modes under extreme conditions
• Build prototypes, support the definition of test infrastructure from scratch, and conduct testing and validation to progressively prove and de-risk our technology
• Integrate HV, thermal, and fluid systems into a robust drilling assembly
• Set up and improve development processes, with an eye on design, manufacturing and future operations. Defining how we’ll build, not just what we’ll build.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2–5 years (min) of professional experience in product development, design, or manufacturing
• Proficient in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar); familiar with mechanical analysis and FEA
• Able to recommend and help establish appropriate design and development toolsets
• Hands-on mentality: you enjoy building things, breaking things, and understanding why
• Structured and independent working style, with a willingness to take ownership
• Willingness to travel occasionally to partners, suppliers, and customer sites
• A collaborative mindset and interest in shaping a new drilling paradigm from first principles

Benefits

What we offer

• A chance to define the foundations of a breakthrough drilling technology, and unlock geothermal energy at global scale
• Early influence on system architecture, testing strategy, and deployment assumptions
• Flexible initial engagement model (full-time, part-time, or advisory)
• Direct collaboration with the founding and engineering leadership
• Equity participation aligned with long-term commitment and impact
• A modern office in the Munich Urban Colab, embedded in an innovation ecosystem
• Accident insurance and supplementary company health insurance
• Company pension scheme

Ready to help redefine how we drill into the Earth?

We’d love to hear how you’d help bridge mechanics and breakthrough drilling technology.