About the role#
The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory offers paid internships for undergraduate students. You will join interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists in an R&D environment. Each student works on a project with an assigned mentor and presents their progress to colleagues. This program provides hands-on technical experience and professional development through a work plan that complements your area of study.
What you'll do#
- Perform fundamental research and support project execution.
- Create CAD models and conduct Finite Element Analysis.
- Support environmental test campaigns.
- Provide systems engineering, integration and test support, and project management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate STEM degree program.
- Enrollment in at least 12 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to communicate well in a professional scientific context.
- Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting.
- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Eligibility: This role does not offer sponsorship.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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