About the role#
This summer internship provides graduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to engage in practical research, design, and analysis within the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations Division. You will support projects at the National Ignition Facility and Photon Sciences Directorate, working alongside engineers, scientists, and technical staff to further your educational goals.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical, research, design, or analytical support in electrical, mechanical, optical, or computational engineering.
- Conduct research in your assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
- Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity.
- Provide advanced technical support to scientists for research and development projects.
- Gather and analyze data to support scientific research.
- Attend relevant seminars and prepare a poster for the annual Summer Poster Symposium.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program or graduation within the last year.
- Demonstrated academic achievement in a scientific curriculum, ideally with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Experience applying engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with personal computers and software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate research projects, document work, and give technical presentations.
- Eligibility to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the NDAA.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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