High Performance Computing Undergraduate Student

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor

Paid internship

Project presentation

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) offers a paid summer internship in the High Performance Computing Division for 2027. Undergraduates collaborate on challenging HPC projects, guided by a mentor, and gain experience in software engineering and data management at petascale scale.

Selected students can present their progress to colleagues, with exposure to real research, cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to contribute to national security related computing efforts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program (or international equivalent).
• Must have GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum of 60 hours completed for related programs.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging HPC projects under mentor guidance.
• Present project progress to colleagues at the internship end.
• Contribute to research, software engineering, and data management efforts in HPC.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Parallel Programming

FPGA

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

C++

Python

SQL

Perl

Job description

What You Will Do

The High Performance Computing Division (HPC) manages world-class Supercomputing Centers. Our employees engage in research, development, and state‑of‑the‑art software engineering, supporting development, design and effective use of largescale data and computational environments.

Delivering computational capability and data management at petascale (i.e., across tens of thousands of processors and some of the largest, fastest, and most complex data movement and storage systems in the world) gives rise to cutting edge technical challenges. HPC Division innovates to meet those challenges.

https://www.lanl.gov/engage/organizations/aldsct/hpc.

HPC is seeking undergraduate level students looking for a challenging paid internship for summer 2027. All selected candidates will be provided with a mentor, a challenging project for their appointment, and an opportunity to present their project work and progress to colleagues. The student projects we have to offer will vary depending on the skills and interests of the candidate and our current needs.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled (12 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate degree-granting program (or international equivalent)


• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).


• Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an accredited undergraduate degree program.

We are seeking a wide variety of computational skills employed in an HPC environment. To receive full consideration, candidates must be pursuing one of the following undergraduate degrees (or a substantially equivalent degree), with a minimum of 60 hours completed:

• Computer Science


• Computer Engineering


• Electrical and Computer Engineering


• Systems Administration


• Computer Networking


• Computer Systems Analysis


• Software Engineer


• Electrical Engineering


• Information Systems Security Management


• Mathematics or Physics

AND, knowledge and introductory experience in one or more of the following:

• Cluster Computing and System Administration


• Programming skills (C++, Python, SQL, Perl, etc.)


• Linux system management


• Linux-based computer security


• Parallel Programming


• FPGA Programming


• FPGA Programming


• HPC System Software


• Data Storage


• Computer Networking

Q clearance eligibility required

Note to Applicants

Applicants may send any questions to [e-mail]

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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 production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network


• Dental and vision insurance


• Free basic life and disability insurance


• Paid childbirth and parental leave


• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)


• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance


• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)


• Onsite gyms and wellness programs


• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q

Position may be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending on the circumstances.

Eligibility requirements

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

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 federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.