Graduate Research Intern: Defense Tech & HPC (Hybrid)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA invites applications for the Defense Science and Technology Internship Graduate Student for Summer 2027. The role focuses on research in nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, plasma dynamics, numerical methods, and computer science, under the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This hybrid internship offers in-person and remote work, with one remote day per week and opportunities to develop high‑performance

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and actively pursuing a graduate degree or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Must have experience applying basic principles of physics, engineering and/or computer science to solve technical problems.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Math, Physics and Engineering majors should intend to complete a Ph.D.
• Students should have a track record of achievement in their field of study.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or employ high performance scientific software to complete novel research tasks.
• Work with mentors under limited supervision on your assigned project.
• Present an oral presentation of each project at the end of the summer.
• Present your work at a poster session.
• Work on projects of greater complexity and given more freedom and responsibility to come up with fundamental solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

C++

Education

Graduate degree / Bachelor's / Master's in Physics, Engineering, Math, CS

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA invites applications for the Defense Science and Technology Internship Graduate Student for Summer 2027. The role focuses on research in nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, plasma dynamics, numerical methods, and computer science, under the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This hybrid internship offers in-person and remote work, with one remote day per week and opportunities to develop high‑performance