ROTC Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2027

LLNL•Livermore, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) undergraduate students for internships during the Summer of 2027. This program aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States military, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Energy-Defense Programs (DOE-DP), and LLNL. ROTC interns will work on projects related to national security issues, including fusion ignition and laser technology at the National Ignition Facility, advanced manufacturing and materials technologies for stockpile stewardship, high-performance computing for scientific discovery, non-proliferation and arms control, and intelligence assessment. Specific project assignments will be determined after discussions with selected students and supervising researchers. This is a full-time, on-site position. Applicants are required to provide their military branch of service, rank, and clearance level (if any) when applying.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Active ROTC member affiliated with an academic institution.
Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution.
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in physics, engineering, computer science, political science, biology, or a related field.
Ability to apply basic skills in engineering, scientific, or physics principles to solve technical problems.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated academic achievement in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship is required for L or Q-level clearances.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or above.
Knowledge of computer science programs/software.

Responsibilities

Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity.
Provide advanced technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
Use advanced techniques in research.
Conduct research in assigned areas under limited direction and supervision.
Assist in conducting and documenting experiments.
Collect and analyze data.
Document and present results.
Attend Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program lectures and assigned workshops.
Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
Perform all duties as assigned.