Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering Graduate Intern - Summer

Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering Graduate Intern - Summer 2027

• Intern
• Category:
  Students
• Job Code 2: 712.0 Intern Exempt
• Employee Referral Bonus:
  Not applicable
• Job Code 1: 705.2 Grad Student R&D/Technical
• Pre-Employment Drug Test:
  Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
• Pre-Placement Medical Exam:
  Not applicable
• Position Type:
  Student Intern
• Security Clearance:
  None/Position does not require US citizenship (assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation)

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have multiple openings for continuing graduate level scholars and recent graduates within one year to engage in practical research, design, and analysis experience to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields. This support may include (but is not limited to) optics processing, design engineering, data mining and analysis, motion control systems, optomechanical systems, electromechanical systems and mechatronics, or a variety of diagnostic systems (including x-ray, optical, and neutron).

These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations Division in support of the National Ignition Facility & Photon Sciences Directorate.

• Provide technical and/or research, design, and/or analytical support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields working with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members.
• Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
• Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
• Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
• Attend relevant seminars and prepare a poster for the annual Summer Poster Symposium.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
• Must be a continuing college or university scholar in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or a recent graduate within one year.
• Demonstrated academic achievement in a scientific curriculum.
• Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
• Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
• Communication skills necessary to communicate research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• GPA of 3.5 or above.

$6,752 - $8,201 monthly

This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

NOTE: This is a Temporary Student Intern appointment. This assignment is fora full-time position during the summer academic break; a co-op position, full-time during the academic semester/quarter, or a year-round part-time position during the academic year and full time during academic breaks. Refer to the Scholar Program website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional student employment information.

Salaries are based on student academic level.

Selected applicants will be required to provide transcripts.

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