About the role#
This internship is based in the Nuclear Criticality Safety Division within the Environment, Safety and Health Directorate. You will work under the direction of senior staff to complete projects that combine technical knowledge with hands-on experience. This role involves interacting with a wide range of personnel including managers, experimenters, and technicians.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a multi-laboratory NNSA research project on a semi-remote basis.
- Model radiation and imaging detector responses of nuclear systems.
- Perform laboratory experiments and interpret results to build and validate detector models and response functions.
- Perform technical analysis of data and apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex problems.
- Provide comprehensive support to programs, operations, and research efforts in collaboration with senior staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in nuclear engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a relevant scientific discipline.
- Experience in neutron detection for nuclear security applications.
- Understanding of experimental nuclear physics.
- Proficiency in Python or C++.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: Hybrid schedule.
- Employment: Full-time intern position.
- Compensation: $23.26 - $31.62 per hour.
- Requirements: This position requires U.S. citizenship or status as a U.S. protected individual due to export control regulations. Candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a government research facility based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1952, it operates as part of the National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy. The laboratory employs nearly 10,000 people and focuses on research in physics, engineering, chemistry, and mathematics. Its work supports national security through programs in defense, energy, and environmental science.
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