Computing Undergraduate Student Intern: HPC Cluster Engineer Academy Internship Program

LLNL•Livermore, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings in its Summer HPC Cluster Engineer Academy Internship Program for undergraduate students. Interns apply High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems in support of educational goals and provide technical and/or research support to projects in computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, and related STEM disciplines. Interns work with scientists, engineers, and technical staff and participate in an assigned project under close supervision. Depending on the assignment, the position may offer a hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. The internship runs during one of the listed periods: May 17–August 6, 2027; May 24–August 13, 2027; June 14–September 3, 2027; or June 21–September 10, 2027. Applicants must be continuing undergraduate students at an accredited institution, meet the stated academic and access eligibility criteria, and be at least 18 at the start of the internship. Positions close to applicants on January 15, 2027; mentors will make summer selections by February 5, 2027.

Requirements

Be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Be a continuing student in good standing at an accredited college or university, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, or another related STEM field.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt and thrive in challenging situations, using resilience and problem-solving skills to achieve goals and overcome setbacks.
Be able to apply basic computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Have experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be able to work in a team environment.
Be at least 18 years old at the start of the internship.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicants starting a graduate degree program in Summer 2027 must apply for the Computing Scholar Graduate position instead.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, and related STEM disciplines.
Work with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
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.