Computing Undergraduate Student Intern: HPC Cluster Engineer Academy Internship Program

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•$23 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring undergraduate student interns for its Summer HPC Cluster Engineer Academy Internship Program. Interns apply high-performance computing (HPC) systems in practical projects that support their educational goals. Assignments may involve computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, and related STEM disciplines, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff. Depending on the assignment, the position may offer a hybrid schedule with the option to work from home one or more days per week. Interns participate in an assigned project under close supervision, configure and deploy an HPC cluster for use with a technical project, contribute to project planning and evaluation discussions, attend at least one relevant seminar per week, and present their work through presentations or poster sessions. Internship dates are May 17–August 6, May 24–August 13, June 14–September 3, or June 21–September 10, 2027. Applications close January 15, 2027; computing mentors will make summer selections by February 5, 2027.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, or another related STEM field.
Applicants starting a graduate degree program in Summer 2027 must apply for the Computing Scholar Graduate position (Posting code: REF8773S).
Ability to adapt and thrive in challenging situations, demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills to achieve goals while overcoming setbacks.
Ability to apply basic computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be age 18 or older at the start of the internship.
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, and other related STEM disciplines, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff.
Participate in a project in the assigned area under close supervision.
Configure and deploy an HPC cluster for use with a technical project.
Participate in project planning and evaluation discussions.
Attend relevant seminars at least once per week.
Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.