Post-Bachelor Student - Software Quality Assurance

Post-Bachelor Student – Software Quality Assurance

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Student Intern to support the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team. This role is ideal for a student interested in learning how software quality principles are applied in a high‑consequence production environment that supports the nation’s nuclear security mission.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining software lifecycle documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, test plans, and verification reports.
• Support compliance reviews and audits to ensure software projects meet LANL and DOE quality requirements.
• Help track and update software configuration records, release notes, and version histories.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and quality personnel to ensure documentation accurately reflects current processes and system states.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and templates for software quality documentation.
• Participate in the design and execution of software verification and validation (V&V) activities for weapons production applications.

• Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of software processes, quality assurance, or engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic document management practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures accurately.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and software quality principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with DOE/NNSA quality standards or regulated documentation environments.
• Experience with document control systems or configuration management tools.
• Coursework or interest in software quality, systems engineering, or process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Los Alamos, NM – hybrid work arrangement available for candidates within a 2‑hour ground commute. Onsite reporting required.

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance with nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• 401(k) with 6% matching and 3.5% annual contribution
• Tuition assistance and learning opportunities
• Flexible schedules and PTO
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.