Summer Design Intern: Mechanical & Electronics

LLNL; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is offering a Design Undergraduate Intern position for Summer 2027 in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division. This on-site, 10–12 week internship provides mentorship and hands-on engineering experience within a national security context.

You will assist engineers in research, conceptual design, and core product development, applying mechanical, electronics, and drafting skills while contributing to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a continuing college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or recent grad in mechanical/electrical engineering technology or related field.
• Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• GPA 3.0 or above and a sustained record of good academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor on technical assignments of basic complexity.
• Provide technical support to engineers on R&D projects to solve problems.
• Under supervision, participate in research in the assigned area.
• Use standard software packages common in the discipline to complete tasks.
• Gather and analyze data supporting engineering research.
• Document and communicate results of technical data.
• Share technical information and promote open dialogue.
• Attend seminars, facility tours, and interact with other students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress)

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is offering a Design Undergraduate Intern position for Summer 2027 in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division. This on-site, 10–12 week internship provides mentorship and hands-on engineering experience within a national security context.

You will assist engineers in research, conceptual design, and core product development, applying mechanical, electronics, and drafting skills while contributing to real-world projects.