Undergrad Research Intern – National Security

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an undergraduate student for hands-on exposure to processing plutonium, uranium, and other actinide materials to support national program requirements. You will learn the group’s operations and contribute to the scientific and engineering foundations for future mission needs.

The position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited undergraduate STEM program with at least 12 credits and GPA 2.75.
• Must be an undergraduate student in good standing.
• Must be eligible for internships within LANL policies.

Responsibilities

• Learn processing of actinide materials (Pu, U) to meet program requirements.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Adhere to safety and security guidelines in a national security lab environment.

Skills

Programming in engineering design

CAD/FEA experience

Fabrication and testing techniques

Additive manufacturing

Lab/shop experience

Verbal and written communication

Safety mindset

Result-oriented

Education

Undergraduate STEM enrollment

12 semester credits (FT equivalent)

GPA 2.75/4.0

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an undergraduate student for hands-on exposure to processing plutonium, uranium, and other actinide materials to support national program requirements. You will learn the group’s operations and contribute to the scientific and engineering foundations for future mission needs.

The position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.