Job Description

We have multiple openings for our summer internship program in Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering. Our openings are for graduate level students or students who have received their Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientifc curriculum.  You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields.  This support may include (but is not limited to) optics processing, design engineering, data mining and analysis, motion control systems, optomechanical systems, electromechanical systems and mechatronics, or a variety of diagnostic systems (including x-ray, optical, and neutron).

These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations Division in support of the National Ignition Facility & Photon Sciences Directorate.  These positions may be in Livermore or remote, depending on federal and local health and safety guidelines in the summer of 2021.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL 

• Working with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members to provide technical and/or research, design, and/or analytical support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields.
• Under limited direction and supervision will conduct research in assigned area.
• Performing technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and providing advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
• Gathering and analyzing data or information in support of scientific research.
• Attending relevant seminars and prepare a poster for the annual Summer Poster Symposium.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree in a scientific area.
• Demonstrated academic achievement in a scientific curriculum.
• Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems
• Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
• Communication skills necessary to communicate research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• GPA of 3.5 or above.

Additional Information

WHY LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY?

• Included in 2020 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE

LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory.  Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement).  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship.  If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.  For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form. 

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