Mechanical Engineering Intern — Radiation Testing Lab

Nucleon; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nucleon is a hardware-focused startup conducting radiation test campaigns for satellites, spacecraft, and defense systems. Interns assist Radiation Effects Engineers with test planning, setup, documentation, and data analysis to support reliability studies.

The 12-week Summer 2027 internship offers hourly compensation by location and hands-on exposure to lab testing, radiation modeling, and electronics reliability, with opportunities to contribute to final deliverables.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with a GPA of at least 3.50.
• Interest in radiation effects and lab testing.
• Hands‑on experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, and DMMs.
• Familiar with CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• U.S. Persons per export regulations (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• Applicants must be juniors or seniors in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and ensure lab readiness.
• Support internal R&D in radiation modeling and electronics reliability.
• Assist with test planning, setup, and documentation.
• Improve equipment packing with lighter, more portable storage solutions.
• Assist with heated PCB concept testing and panel evaluations.
• Analyze test results and contribute to final reports.

Skills

Test lab equipment

SolidWorks

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.50

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

SolidWorks

Job description

Nucleon is a hardware-focused startup conducting radiation test campaigns for satellites, spacecraft, and defense systems. Interns assist Radiation Effects Engineers with test planning, setup, documentation, and data analysis to support reliability studies.

The 12-week Summer 2027 internship offers hourly compensation by location and hands-on exposure to lab testing, radiation modeling, and electronics reliability, with opportunities to contribute to final deliverables.