Defense Science and Technology Internship Undergraduate Student - Summer 2026
About The Position
We have multiple openings for undergraduate students to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You will conduct research in the fields such as nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, plasma dynamics, numerical methods and computer science. Research projects combine theory with computation and are geared to further the students' educational goals. This position is in the Strategic Deterrence Principal Directorate. Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.
- Ability to apply basic principles of physics, engineering and/or computer science to solve technical problems.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Coding experience (e.g., Python, C++).
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
Responsibilities
- Develop and/or employ high performance scientific software to complete novel research tasks.
- Work with mentors under close supervision on assigned projects.
- Present a required oral presentation of each project at the end of the summer.
- Present your work at a poster session.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
