Electrical Engineering Intern

Nucleon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week internship

Location-based pay

Job summary

Nucleon is hiring undergrad and graduate students for a 12-week Summer 2027 internship in New York City and Huntsville, AL. You will work with Radiation Effects Engineers on test procedures, equipment readiness, and data analysis to support space and defense electronics testing.

Applicants must be pursuing an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree with a 3.50+ GPA and show enthusiasm for radiation effects, lab work, and teamwork in a startup environment. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Minimum GPA 3.50
• Demonstrated interest in radiation effects
• Hands-on experience with test lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures and ensure lab readiness.
• Assist with test planning, setup, and documentation of radiation effects testing campaigns.
• Design, layout, and validate PCBs for instrumentation, control, and data acquisition.
• Support internal R&D in radiation modeling and electronics reliability.
• Contribute to final report deliverables with test results analysis.

Skills

PCB design

Test lab experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Open to Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Majors

Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students

About Nucleon:

Electronics in space and defense systems have to survive radiation, and they have to be tested to prove it. Nucleon helps the companies building satellites, spacecraft, and defense systems do exactly that. We run radiation test campaigns (total ionizing dose, heavy-ion, proton, and neutron) at accelerator facilities across the country, analyze how parts will perform once they’re in orbit, and maintain a growing database of radiation test data on modern components.

Nucleon was founded in 2022 and has offices in New York and Huntsville. Our team includes engineers from SpaceX, GE, Tesla, and the Missile Defense Agency, and our work goes directly into the hardware that gets launched.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures, ensure lab readiness, maintain equipment, and improve test efficiency.
• Support ongoing internal R&D efforts in radiation modeling, device characterization, and electronics reliability.
• Support radiation effects testing campaigns by assisting with test planning, test setup, and test documentation.
• Design, layout, and validate PCBs for instrumentation, control, and data acquisition.
• Assist with basic testing related to heated PCB concepts, including exploring ways to warm test coupons during panel evaluations.
• Analyze test results and contribute to the generation of final report deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s*, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in an accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering program.
• Must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA.
• Demonstrated interest in radiation effects.
• Hands‑on experience with test lab equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
• Experience with PCB design (preferably using Altium Designer) is preferred but not required.
• Strong willingness to learn and collaborate within a team environment.
• Genuine interest in contributing to and growing with a fast‑paced startup.
• Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and cross‑disciplinary communication skills.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. export regulations (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

*Applicants pursuing a bachelor’s degree must be classified as juniors or seniors in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Duration and Compensation:

• 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
• Hourly pay by location:
• New York, NY: $35/hour
• Huntsville, AL: $30/hour
• This is a non‑exempt hourly position. Hours beyond 40 per week require advance approval from your manager and are paid at 1.5× the hourly rate.
• Relocation benefits are not provided.