Intern - Health Physics - Spring or Summer 2027 (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Devens, Massachusetts, United States. Occasional nights, weekends, on-call work, and travel may be required. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing.

Salary: $25–$38 per hour. BS interns: $25–$32 per hour; MS/PhD interns: $35–$38 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and works to build the future energy industry.

What you will do

• Monitor and surveil radiation work activities, including gamma, neutron, and contamination surveys.
• Perform tritium swipes, sample collection and counting, and analysis of swipe, air, and bioassay samples.
• Support radioactive material receipt, sealed-source inventories, leak tests, and radiation instrument checks.
• Organize compliance records and track inspections, corrective actions, and program commitments.
• Support dosimetry, radiation protection procedures, training materials, permits, and radiological hazard assessments.
• Support radiation protection readiness for SPARC operations and maintenance work.

Requirements

• 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 experience through a university radiation safety office, research reactor, or similar setting.
• 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. Must be able to work on-site and perform extended typing, standing, or sitting.

Culture & Benefits

• 13–26 week internship with 40–50 hours per week.
• Work in a fast-paced environment focused on integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
• 40 hours of sick time for full-time interns.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching for interns aged 21 and older.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.