Duration

12 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is\:

  • To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;

  • To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The primary role of the Department is to administer and implement IAEA Safeguards. It also contributes to nuclear arms control and disarmament, by responding to requests for verification and other technical assistance associated with related agreements and arrangements.

The Division provides scientific and technical support to the Divisions of Operations. This includes the design, development, testing, calibration, installation and maintenance of safeguards equipment; performance and contamination monitoring of equipment; and inspection logistics.

Main Purpose

Are you passionate about engineering equipment used in international safeguards and eager to apply your technical knowledge in a dynamic international organization?

The Equipment Engineering Team is seeking a Junior Equipment Engineer to support the development, testing, qualification, and lifecycle management of safeguards equipment deployed worldwide.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, contributing to hands-on engineering activities related to equipment evaluation, testing, documentation, and integration. You will gain exposure to containment and surveillance systems, radiation monitoring instruments, and other safeguards-relevant technologies.

Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Support the testing, evaluation, and validation of safeguards equipment under laboratory and simulated field conditions.

  • Assist in drafting and reviewing technical documentation, including test procedures, evaluation reports, technical specifications, and integration guidelines.

  • Contribute to equipment performance monitoring and data analysis to assess reliability and fitness for purpose.

  • Assist in the integration of mechanical and/or electronic components into complete systems.

  • Support the maintenance of engineering project files, configuration records, and equipment databases.

  • Participate in prototype assembly, troubleshooting, and basic root cause analysis of technical issues.

  • Contribute to quality assurance activities related to equipment lifecycle management.

  • Provide technical input for internal knowledge-sharing materials or training documentation.

  • Collaborate within the team to report progress and support ongoing engineering projects.

Qualifications and Experience

  • University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles relevant to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment design and testing.

  • Practical hands-on experience in laboratory, workshop, or engineering project environments.

  • Familiarity with drafting technical reports or structured documentation.

  • Basic knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.

  • Ability to analyse technical data and present findings clearly.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.

  • Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.

  • Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.

  • Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.

  • Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.

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