Intern - Health Physics - Spring or Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

2d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring a Health Physics Intern for a 13–26 week internship during Spring or Summer 2027. Interns work 40–50 hours per week and receive an hourly rate based on their year in school. On-site opportunities are available in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Specific project assignments and technical skills will vary according to team needs. The program is open to currently enrolled college students at all levels from bachelor’s degree through Ph.D. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The intern will support radiation protection and health physics activities, including routine monitoring and surveillance, surveys, radioactive material controls, sample analysis, compliance records, dosimetry, and program documentation. The intern will also support radiation protection readiness for SPARC operations and maintenance work. The posted hourly range is $25–$38. Rates are aligned with school year: BS interns earn $25–$32 per hour, and MS/Ph.D. interns earn $35–$38 per hour. Benefits listed for full-time interns include 40 hours of sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with employer matching (enrollment requires being at least 21); professional growth opportunities; and team-building activities. The role may require occasional nights, weekends, or on-call work, and requires compliance with U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

Be pursuing a degree in Health Physics, Radiological Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Have coursework in radiation physics, radiation detection, or health physics.
Have hands-on radiation protection exposure, such as experience in a university radiation safety office or research reactor.
Have experience with radiation detection instruments or sample counting, such as survey meters, gamma spectroscopy, or liquid scintillation counting.
Demonstrate clear technical writing, organized recordkeeping, and Excel skills for data review.
Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Be willing to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
Be able to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Demonstrate dedication to safety in environments with potential hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
Comply with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information.

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.