Undergrad Defense Science & Tech Internship (Hybrid)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites undergraduates to join a Defense Science and Technology Internship. You will work on research spanning nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, and related fields, reporting to the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work one day per week. You will develop scientific software, collaborate with mentors, and deliver an oral presentation and a poster at summer end.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science or a related field.
• Ability to apply basic principles of physics, engineering and/or computer science to solve technical problems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or employ high performance scientific software to complete novel research tasks.
• Work with mentors under close supervision on assigned projects.
• Present a required oral presentation of each project at the end of the summer.
• Present your work at a poster session.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coding experience

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Physics

Engineering

Mathematics

Computer Science

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites undergraduates to join a Defense Science and Technology Internship. You will work on research spanning nuclear physics, radiation transport, hydrodynamics, and related fields, reporting to the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work one day per week. You will develop scientific software, collaborate with mentors, and deliver an oral presentation and a poster at summer end.