Computational Engineering Division Graduate Intern - Fall 2026

LLNL•Livermore, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has an opening for a Graduate Student Intern in the Computational Engineering Division (CED). This position is for a graduate-level student who has received a bachelor’s or master’s degree and will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. Opportunities include technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Computational Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or other related fields. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence, with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Must be a continuing college student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Demonstrated academic achievement in aerothermal modeling and chemical kinetics of vehicles in high speed flight.
Ability to apply computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to implement and solve structured mathematical optimization problems.
Familiarity with one or more of the following technical computing packages common in your discipline area: Pointwise, Ansys, Cart3D, US3D, Tecplot, Paraview, FIAT, ATAC, CMA or similar.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above.
Excitement about working on challenging biological problems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational engineering, or other related fields, working with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members.
Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
Perform technical assignments of basic degree of complexity and providing technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.