Computing Undergraduate Student Intern - Fall

Job Description

Positions will close to applicants on August 28, 2026. Computing mentors will have until September 4, 2026 to make their Fall selections.

We have multiple openings for the Computing Fall Undergraduate Internship Program taking place from September 1, 2026 through December 18, 2026. These positions are for undergraduate students who will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. Selected interns will play a key role in providing technical and/or research support to projects in areas such as computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, and other related STEM disciplines.

Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

• Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, and other related STEM disciplines, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
• Participate in research in assigned area under close supervision.
• Gather and analyze data and information in support of scientific research.
• Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions.
• Attend relevant seminars (at least one per week).
• Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
• 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 student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, or other related STEM fields. If you are starting a graduate degree program in Winter/Spring 2027, you must apply for the Computing Scholar Graduate position (Posting code: REF
  8511P).
• Proven ability to adapt and thrive in challenging situations, demonstrating resilience and problem‑solving skills to achieve goals while overcoming setbacks.
• Ability to apply basic computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Age 18 or older at the start of the internship.
• Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.

$23.26 - $31.62 Hourly for the 705.1 level

$28.77 Hourly for the 714.0 level

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non‑public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position, candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but is not limited to, cell…