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National Security Engineering Division Undergraduate Student Intern - Summer 2025

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Livermore

AI generated summary

  • You must be a student with a 3.5+ GPA in engineering, physics, or computer science, able to work 10-12 weeks full-time, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and technical project experience.
  • You will assist in technical research, analyze data, use software tools, attend seminars, and present findings while collaborating with engineers and scientists under supervision.

Requirements

  • Must be a college or university student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited institution pursuing an associates or bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, computer science or a related field.
  • A sustained record of outstanding academic performance.
  • Ability to work full time for ten to twelve weeks during your internship.
  • Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
  • Communication skills necessary to communicate research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation.
  • Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience working with computers and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • GPA of 3.5 or above.
  • Technical project experience.
  • Familiarity with tools associated to your field of study.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical and/or research assignments in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computational engineering, nuclear and chemical engineering, or other related fields, working directly with engineers, scientists and technical mentors.
  • Participate in research in assigned area, under close supervision.
  • Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
  • Utilize standard software packages common in your discipline to complete common tasks.
  • Attend relevant seminars and facility tours.
  • Ability to conduct research and present and communicate concepts and ideas including research project(s), document and present work results through technical presentations and/or poster sessions.
  • Present and communicate results to research group.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the hourly pay range for this internship position?

The hourly pay range for this internship position is $22.10 - $30.00.

What are the eligibility requirements for applicants?

Applicants must be college or university students in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited institution, pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related field.

How long is the internship expected to last?

The internship is expected to last for ten to twelve weeks during the summer of 2025.

What kind of projects will interns be involved in?

Interns will perform technical and/or research assignments in areas such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computational engineering, nuclear and chemical engineering, or other related fields.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

While a sustained record of outstanding academic performance is expected, a GPA of 3.5 or above is desired.

Are there any specific software skills required for this internship?

Yes, experience with standard software packages common to the applicant's discipline, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.

Will interns be required to present their research?

Yes, interns are expected to document and present their work results through technical presentations and/or poster sessions.

Is a security clearance needed for this position?

No security clearance is required at the start, but if the assignment exceeds 179 days in a calendar year, candidates must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.

Are there any restrictions on applicants from specific countries?

Yes, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities.

Is a drug test required for this position?

Yes, external applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana as per Federal Law.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Science and technology on a mission

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1952
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​