Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Intern - Health Physics - Spring or Summer 2027
Devens, MA · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a degree in Health Physics / Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
About the job
Supports radiation protection and health physics activities, monitoring radiation work, handling samples and records, and preparing for SPARC operations.
What you'll do
- Conduct radiation surveys and monitoring, including gamma, neutron, contamination, and tritium surveys.
- Support radioactive material controls, instrument checks, sample counting, dosimetry, and monitoring-data review.
- Maintain compliance records and help develop radiation protection procedures, training, permits, and hazard assessments.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a degree in Health Physics / Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Coursework in radiation physics, radiation detection, or health physics.
- Hands-on radiation protection exposure and experience with radiation detection instruments or sample counting.
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work nights, weekends, or on-call; ability to perform extended periods of typing, standing, or sitting; commitment to safety around listed industrial hazards.
Nice to have
- Clear technical writing, organized recordkeeping, and Excel skills for data review.
Pay
USD 25–38 (per-hour-wage)
Tools
Excel, survey meters, gamma spectroscopy, liquid scintillation counting
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