Radiation-Effects Engineering Intern | Space Electronics R&D

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

Job summary

Nucleon in Huntsville, AL offers a 12-week internship for Electrical or Computer Engineering students (undergrad or graduate) focused on radiation effects testing and PCB design. You will work closely with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures, keep labs ready, and assist with test planning and documentation.

The role involves PCB layout and data acquisition work, plus collaborating on R&D efforts in radiation modeling and device characterization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering degree (junior or senior for 2026-2027).
• Minimum 3.50 GPA.
• Interest in radiation effects and lab testing.
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM).
• PCB design experience (Altium) is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizenship/residency).

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures with Radiation Effects Engineers.
• Maintain lab readiness and improve test efficiency.
• Support R&D in radiation modeling and device characterization.
• Assist with test planning, setup, and documentation.
• Design, layout, and validate PCBs for instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Analyze results and contribute to final reports.

Skills

Lab equipment experience

PCB design (Altium)

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

GPA 3.50

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Nucleon in Huntsville, AL offers a 12-week internship for Electrical or Computer Engineering students (undergrad or graduate) focused on radiation effects testing and PCB design. You will work closely with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures, keep labs ready, and assist with test planning and documentation.

The role involves PCB layout and data acquisition work, plus collaborating on R&D efforts in radiation modeling and device characterization.