NSIP Undergraduate Intern – Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
About The Position
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) Division, part of the National Security Directorate, combines profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we connect foundational research to engineering to operations, providing the tools to innovate quickly and field results faster. Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support. Read more about the AIDA division at https://www.pnnl.gov/ai-and-data-analytics We welcome qualified individuals to express interest in this position. All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. PNNL is seeking Undergraduate students for assignments within the National Security Internship Program (NSIP). The AI and Data Analytics Division is looking for individuals who have a passion for solving critical national challenges using advanced computational, statistical, and mathematical techniques. The intern will be given an opportunity to be presented with complex problems in national security, energy, and science; apply cutting-edge research to make our nation safer and stronger; develop complex computer code; develop and participate in cyber competitions; design new visualization; work with big data and optimize solutions in diverse domains. Participants will be starting in cohort sessions and must be available to start in May or June 2026. Positions are available in Richland, Seattle, WA and internships may be supported remotely or on-campus at one of these locations, based on business need.
Requirements
- Candidates must have a high school diploma /GED or higher
- Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.3
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- This position involves access to sensitive systems and information.
Nice To Haves
- Disciplines of interest: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Operations Research, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Geospatial Science, Cognitive Science (computational focus), Systems Engineering, Project Management, Management Information Systems
Responsibilities
- The intern will be given an opportunity to be presented with complex problems in national security, energy, and science
- apply cutting-edge research to make our nation safer and stronger
- develop complex computer code
- develop and participate in cyber competitions
- design new visualization
- work with big data and optimize solutions in diverse domains.
Benefits
- Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
- Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
