MSIPP Graduate Student

What You Will Do

Selected graduate internship candidates will be matched to open positions across Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Selected candidates may be placed into the following divisions:

• A-Division | Analytics, Intelligence and Technology
• B-Division | Bioscience
• C-Division | Chemistry
• E-Division | Engineering Technology & Design
• EES-Division | Earth & Environmental Science
• ISR-Division | Intelligence and Space Research
• J-Division | Integrated Weapons Experiments
• M-Division | Dynamic Experiments
• MST-Division | Materials Science & Technology
• MPA-Division | Materials Physics and Applications
• NEN-Division | Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation
• P-Division | Physics
• Sigma-Division
• Q-Division | Weapon Stockpile Modernization
• W-Division | Weapon Systems Engineering

As a student Intern, selected applicants will have the opportunity to do something meaningful and make an impact at one of the most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world.

• Create, design, analyze, and build the tools, instruments, and systems researchers need to explore, monitor, test, and discover natural and man-made phenomena.
• Apply engineering principles, theories, concepts, and practices to contribute to solutions for a broad range of technical challenges of national importance.
• Serve as a member of integrated research and development (R&D) teams to answer science and engineering challenges.
• Assist in the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
• Learn advanced technologies and analysis techniques employed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory engineering community.
• Adapt to evolving R&D requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.

• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
• Basic knowledge and class project experience with analysis or testing in one or more of the following STEM areas: biology, chemistry, coding, manufacturing, physics, nuclear, materials, math, data acquisition and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communication.

The position requires the applicant to be enrolled in a graduate program in STEM from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.

• Hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Computer programming skills.
• Work experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Commitment to achieving results in a team environment.
• Leadership experience.

The work location is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not lawful permanent residents (green card holders), are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or high-deductible medical insurance with a wide nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and…