Intern - Health Physics - Spring or Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems • Devens, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Health Physics Intern to support its radiation protection work. Interns take on meaningful, challenging assignments, with specific projects and technical skills varying according to team needs. The internship runs 13–26 weeks and requires 40–50 hours per week, with an hourly rate based on the intern’s year in school. On-site opportunities are available in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Opportunities are open to currently enrolled college students from bachelor’s through PhD programs. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

• Currently 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, such as experience with a university radiation safety office or research reactor.
• Experience with radiation detection instruments or sample counting, such as survey meters, gamma spectroscopy, or liquid scintillation counting.
• Clear technical writing, organized recordkeeping, and Excel skills for data review.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
• Dedication to safety when mitigating industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine monitoring and surveillance of radiation work activities.
• Perform gamma, neutron, and contamination surveys, including tritium swipes.
• Support radioactive material receipt, sealed-source inventories, and leak tests.
• Support radiation instrument checks, sample collection and counting, and review of monitoring data.
• Count swipe, air, and bioassay samples and trend the results.
• Organize compliance records and help track inspections, corrective actions, and program commitments.
• Support the dosimetry program, including dosimeter exchanges and dose records.
• Support radiation protection program development, including procedures, training materials, and permit documentation.
• Help draft authorized user permits and radiological hazard assessments.
• Support radiation protection readiness for SPARC operations and maintenance work.

Benefits

• 40 hours of sick time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching; employees must be at least 21 years old to enroll.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern