Materials Engineering Internship Summer 2027

Naval Nuclear Laboratory • West Mifflin, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has internship opportunities for college students to spend the summer of 2027 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the world's greatest Navy. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking enthusiastic Materials Engineering students to join our team to develop the next generation of materials for nuclear propulsion systems, support projects currently being designed and built, and provide technical support for the US Navy's operating nuclear power plants. Join a team of experienced engineers with a long history of solving challenging problems. Work may include design, coordination, & documentation of material test programs; analysis and modeling of test program data; hands on application of advanced materials characterization or nondestructive testing laboratory techniques, integration with suppliers responsible for fabrication and manufacturing of parts; and / or consults on emergent issues. Areas of interest are manufacturing, mechanical properties, processing, forging, metal working, and specifications of core and plant components and systems. There are focused opportunities to support integration of additively manufactured materials. The ability to communicate, coordinate, and integrate with many stakeholders is necessary. If you want to put your talents to work in a mission-driven environment, apply now! Program highlights include: Final presentation to management, peers, and other NNL employees Meet directly with NNL General Manager and Executive Leadership Partnership with a mentor Opportunity to tour local NNL site facilities Trip to a Naval Shipyard for a guided tour Extensive networking opportunities The NNL Internship is 10-12 week program starting in May/June 2027. An internship position may result in a return internship or full-time employment offer upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements

• Pursuing Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering or related engineering or science BS, MS or PhD degrees from an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2027
• Enrolled/continuing in a degree program throughout this internship
• Students must attach most recent unofficial college transcripts and resume (including anticipated graduation date) to the employment application.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• Prior related internship, co-op or work experience (paid or volunteer)
• Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) or Naval Nuclear Program experience
• Knowledge of both mechanized or manual welding processes or nondestructive testing

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of materials for nuclear propulsion systems
• Support projects currently being designed and built
• Provide technical support for the US Navy's operating nuclear power plants
• Design, coordination, & documentation of material test programs
• Analysis and modeling of test program data
• Hands on application of advanced materials characterization or nondestructive testing laboratory techniques
• Integration with suppliers responsible for fabrication and manufacturing of parts
• Consults on emergent issues
• Support integration of additively manufactured materials
• Communicate, coordinate, and integrate with many stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans: 401(k) Plan with company match
• Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution
• Flexible work schedules
• 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid work schedule may be available
• Stipend for qualified applicants (school and home address must be >50 miles from assigned work location)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern