Grid Science Student Intern

What You Will Do

Post Bachelors Hot Skills ST

Join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security; the work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

We are looking for an outstanding Post Bachelors student in the field of computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields with a strong aptitude in application development. This position will support the development of user-friendly R&D software capabilities for advanced decision support and analysis on the cutting edge to solve constantly evolving, emergent national security challenges. Areas of active research with immediate needs include power transmission and distribution and microgrids.

The candidate is expected to work in a collaborative environment across different disciplines.

This position is part of the Computational Intelligence & Modeling Group (A-1), who facilitate the application of trusted, cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and data-driven intelligence capabilities backed by rigorous engineering and validation to enable rapid, evidence-based decision-making for critical national and global security challenges. A-1 is the essential connection between research frontiers and mission success, where innovative research and development (R&D) transforms information on global threats into knowledge to keep decision makers ahead of the curve.

Agility and adaptability are highly prized and emphasized; because the global threat landscape constantly evolves, so too does A-1's R&D portfolio. Some examples of A-1's current stakeholders include the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, Intelligence Community, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and many others. To achieve this, A-1 has a diverse team of subject matter experts, from mathematicians and economists to engineers and physicists, to computer and data scientists.

We are expecting to hire one Post Bachelors Student intern for a one- to two-year term appointment. Candidates are expected to work on deliverable-focused tasks for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity, e.g., helping to develop software applications in Julia and demonstration of tools on real-world applications. This will involve research on topics that include phase unbalanced power system modeling, control and optimization of transmission and distribution networks under uncertainty, design of resilient networks, and/or analysis of interdependent networks.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience with collaborative software development and related tools (e.g., git).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary scientific environment.
• Demonstrated dedication to continuous learning and a high level of self motivation and independence.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI security clearances, which generally requires U.S. citizenship.

Education/Experience
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Must have been awarded a bachelor's degree in a STEM field within the past three years but not yet accepted and enrolled in a graduate program. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent, on the last bachelor's degree earned.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Programming experience in multiple languages (e.g., Julia, Rust, Java, C/C++, R, Java script, and/or Typescript), in addition to the minimum required programming experience.
• Experience in electric power transmission, distribution, and/or microgrid modeling.
• Experience formulating and solving mathematical optimization problems and background in disciplines such as optimization and control theory.

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

Note to Applicants:

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…