Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a motivated intern to support our Systems Engineering team. This internship offers hands‑on experience in System of Systems development, requirements engineering, architecture design, and verification and validation activities that support innovative research and national mission needs. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to projects that span clean energy, national security, and advanced research programs.

Requirements

Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate Degree Program majoring in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, or a related technical field.
Interest in systems thinking, integrated systems development, or multidisciplinary engineering.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think at both the component and system levels.
Familiarity with systems engineering concepts such as requirements, architectures, interfaces, and V&V (coursework is acceptable).
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and communicate technical concepts effectively.
Curiosity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges.
A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
Current Resume or CV
Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
Current class schedule and number of credits

Nice To Haves

Experience with modeling or diagramming tools is a plus.
Experience with Solid mechanical, robotics, systems background

Responsibilities

Support the development of System of Systems architectures, including identifying system interactions, dependencies, and integration points.
Assist in requirements elicitation, decomposition, and management, working with multidisciplinary teams to capture functional and performance needs.
Participate in architecture modeling and analysis, using established SE tools and frameworks to evaluate system behavior, interfaces, and design alternatives.
Support verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution, helping ensure system requirements are testable, traceable, and met by design solutions.
Contribute to creation of systems engineering artifacts, such as interface definitions, functional flow diagrams, requirements traceability matrices, and system behavior models.
Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and project managers to apply systems thinking to real‑world problems in energy, national security, robotics, and advanced technologies.
Participate in team discussions, design reviews, and technical evaluations to gain visibility into the full systems lifecycle.