Radiation Effects Mechanical Intern

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

Job summary

Nucleon, a startup focused on radiation testing for space and defense, offers a 12‑week Summer 2027 internship in New York, NY or Huntsville, AL. Pay is location-based: $35/hour in New York and $30/hour in Huntsville, with 1.5x overtime for hours over 40 per week.

You will collaborate with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures, assist with planning and documentation, and help improve equipment portability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with junior/senior standing in 2026-2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale.
• Demonstrated interest in radiation effects and lab testing.
• Hands-on lab experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures and maintain equipment.
• Support internal R&D in radiation modeling, device characterization, and reliability.
• Assist with test planning, setup, and documentation of campaigns.
• Improve equipment packing by designing smaller, lighter portable storage.
• Assist with heating tests for PCB concepts and panel evaluations.
• Analyze results and contribute to final report deliverables.

Skills

Test equipment

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

SolidWorks

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate)

GPA 3.50+

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nucleon, a startup focused on radiation testing for space and defense, offers a 12‑week Summer 2027 internship in New York, NY or Huntsville, AL. Pay is location-based: $35/hour in New York and $30/hour in Huntsville, with 1.5x overtime for hours over 40 per week.

You will collaborate with Radiation Effects Engineers to develop test procedures, assist with planning and documentation, and help improve equipment portability in a fast-paced environment.