Undergraduate and Graduating HS Senior Internship - Engineering

What You Will Do

Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the world's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. The Engineering Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program offers paid summer and year‑round internships for undergraduate students in a variety of disciplines. The program provides mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

• Advanced design, analysis and testing of complex systems and structures for national and global security applications;
• Using X‑Ray Computed Tomography to measure density in high explosives;
• Building, testing, and developing simulations for a table‑top electron accelerator that generates RF waves;
• Design, development, and testing of heat pipes for advanced nuclear reactor concepts;
• Computational material science modeling of the strength and damage behavior of metals at meso- and continuum scales;
• Refining algorithms for dynamic path planning for robotic manipulators in industrial settings;
• Uncertainty quantification and machine learning methods in the graph transport model;
  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling of flow around structures with vortex‑induced vibrations for energy security applications;
• Using machine learning techniques to improve image processing and mechanical response in aerial robots; and Modeling tritium fuel cycling and the impact of liquid metal plasma facing components of fusion energy systems.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in any engineering discipline. Examples of Engineering degrees in greatest demand include:
• Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Materials, Aeronautic, Chemical, Civil and Environmental.
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full‑time equivalent) in an accredited degree program (or international equivalent).
• Entering freshmen must provide documentation indicating matriculation into a suitable undergraduate degree program.
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

• Computer programming in support of engineering design, data acquisition, analysis or machine learning;
• Fabrication and testing techniques currently used within your selected specific engineering field(s);
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience;
• Experience in additive manufacturing;
• Laboratory or shop experience demonstrating attention to detail and commitment to safety;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context; and
• Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting.

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

The application and required documents must be submitted by February 13, 2026.

• A resume,
• Personal statement (not to exceed one page),
• Their most recent transcripts (or an acceptance letter if transcripts have not been issued).

Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, personal statement, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Personal statements are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most notable achievements and accomplishments. They should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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…