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Los Alamos National Laboratory

25d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Los Alamos

AI generated summary

  • You need basic engineering knowledge, STEM project experience, clear communication skills, a 3.0 GPA, lab experience, programming skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and leadership experience.
  • You will design and build tools for research, apply engineering principles to solve challenges, assist in R&D testing and analysis, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
  • Basic knowledge along with any class project experience with analysis or testing in one or more of the following STEM areas: Biology, Chemistry, Coding, Manufacturing, Physics, Nuclear, Materials, Math, Data acquisition and analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communications.
  • Education/Experience: Position requires a to be enrolled in an undergraduate program in STEM from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Desired Qualifications: Candidates selected for this position are most competitive when they also possess the following knowledge and skills:
  • Hands on laboratory experience
  • Computer programming
  • Work experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety;
  • Commitment to achieving results in a team environment.
  • Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Create, design, analyze, and build the tools, instruments, and systems that researchers need to explore, monitor, test, and discover natural and man-made phenomena.
  • Apply engineering principles, theories, concepts, and practices to contribute to solutions for a broad range of technical challenges of national importance.
  • Serve as a member of integrated research and development (R&D) teams to answer science and engineering challenges.
  • Assist in the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
  • Learn advanced technologies and analysis techniques employed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory engineering community.
  • Adapt to evolving R&D requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.

FAQs

What is the purpose of this internship position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)?

The internship position is designed to identify Undergraduate Internship candidates and match them to open internship positions across various divisions of LANL, allowing students to engage in meaningful work and contribute to important scientific research.

What divisions may interns be placed in?

Interns may be placed in several divisions, including A-Division (Analytics, Intelligence and Technology), B-Division (Bioscience), C-Division (Chemistry), E-Division (Engineering Technology & Design), EES-Division (Earth & Environmental Sciences), ISR-Division (Intelligence and Space Research), J-Division (Integrated Weapons Experiments), M-Division (Dynamic Experiments), MST-Division (Materials Science & Technology), MPA-Division (Materials Physics and Applications), NEN-Division (Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation), P-Division (Physics), Sigma-Division, Q-Division (Weapon Stockpile Modernization), and W-Division (Weapon Systems Engineering).

What are some responsibilities of the student intern?

Selected interns will be responsible for creating, designing, analyzing, and building tools and systems for research, applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges, assisting in research and development initiatives, and learning advanced technologies and analysis techniques.

What are the minimum education and experience requirements for applicants?

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate STEM program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Additionally, they should have a basic knowledge of engineering concepts and some experience with analysis or testing in STEM areas.

Are there any desired qualifications for candidates?

Yes, desired qualifications include hands-on laboratory experience, computer programming skills, attention to detail, commitment to safety, teamwork capabilities, and leadership experience.

Where is the work location for this internship?

The work location is onsite at Los Alamos, NM, with specific placements at the discretion of management.

Are there any restrictions for applicants based on citizenship?

Yes, due to federal restrictions, citizens of certain countries (China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia) who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing national security laboratories, including LANL.

Will internships require a security clearance?

No, this position does not require a security clearance, but selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

What benefits are offered to interns?

The benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, learning opportunities, flexible schedules, and wellness programs, among others.

How can applicants apply for the position?

Applicants can create an account on the LANL jobs website, complete the application process by logging in, and applying through the job portal.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the world’s most innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. We're engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security to ensure the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Our workforce specializes in a wide range of progressive science, technology and engineering across many exciting fields, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine and nanotechnology.