On-Site IT & Computing Intern

California Institute of Technology; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

California Institute of Technology is seeking a motivated General Computing Intern to join the LIGO Laboratory team. This role is located in Livingston, LA, requiring in-person work for approximately 10–15 hours per week.

The intern will assist with technical support, software installation, and hardware troubleshooting. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science with relevant coursework and strong communication skills. Join Caltech's innovative environment and contribute to groundbreaking gravitational-wave research.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least two years of baccalaureate-level coursework in Computer Science or related field.
• Ability to work up to 15 hours/week during the semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance for laboratory computers.
• Install and configure software as needed.
• Diagnose hardware issues and assist with backups.

Skills

Technical support

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows operating system

Macintosh operating system

Networking software

Job description

California Institute of Technology is seeking a motivated General Computing Intern to join the LIGO Laboratory team. This role is located in Livingston, LA, requiring in-person work for approximately 10–15 hours per week.

The intern will assist with technical support, software installation, and hardware troubleshooting. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science with relevant coursework and strong communication skills. Join Caltech's innovative environment and contribute to groundbreaking gravitational-wave research.