Defense Science and Technology Internship Undergraduate Student - Summer 2027
About The Position
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Defense Science and Technology Internship Undergraduate Student to provide practical research experience to further their educational goals. The intern will conduct research in fields such as nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, plasma dynamics, numerical methods, and computer science. Research projects will combine theory with computation and are designed to advance the students' educational objectives. This position is within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate and offers a hybrid schedule, allowing for one day of remote work 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.
- US citizenship is required due to federal requirements applicable to this position.
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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Career Level
Intern
