Computing Undergraduate Student Intern - Early Internship Program Summer 2026

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•$23 - $32

About The Position

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. Positions will be closed to applicants on January 30, 2026. Internship Dates: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026 June 15, 2026 - September 4, 2026 June 22, 2026 - September 11, 2026 We have multiple openings for our Computing Undergraduate Early Internship Program . This program is tailored for students who have graduated from high school in good academic standing and are planning to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2026. The program offers invaluable hands-on experience in practical research to support their educational and career goals. This internship is within the Computing Scholar Program. You will Provide technical and/or research support to projects in areas of computational science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members. Develop skills with tools such as Git, Bash, Python, and others relevant to the research area. Gather and analyze data and information in support of scientific research. Participate in research planning and evaluation discussion. Attend relevant seminars (at least one per week). Participate in end-of-summer poster presentation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
High school graduate in good academic standing, pursuing an undergraduate degree in the fall of 2026 at an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or a related field.
Demonstrated effective communication skills.
Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience with overcoming adversity.
Age 18 or older at the start of the internship.
Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Nice To Haves

Active participation in STEM-related clubs, organizations, or projects (e.g., robotics, coding, engineering, or science clubs) is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in areas of computational science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
Develop skills with tools such as Git, Bash, Python, and others relevant to the research area.
Gather and analyze data and information in support of scientific research.
Participate in research planning and evaluation discussion.
Attend relevant seminars (at least one per week).
Participate in end-of-summer poster presentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.