Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
Undergraduate Hypersonics Summer Internship Program
Los Alamos, NM
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking undergraduate students for a summer internship program focused on hypersonics, providing hands-on technical experience and professional development opportunities in various engineering disciplines.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Mechanical and Thermal Engineering (E-1) group with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) benchmarking of various hypersonic environments
The intern will also assist with integrating Cart3D data with mid-high fidelity CFD data to improve predicted flight trajectories
The intern will be a member of a research team in the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies (E-2) group developing materials and manufacturing systems to additively manufacture carbon fiber based composite structures for hypersonic vehicle and payload accommodation applications
The intern will be a member of a research team in the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies (E-2) group developing modeling tools and experimental systems for the design, build, and testing of earth penetrator impact energy arrestors
The intern will lead an effort in the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies (E-2) group to explore the feasibility of shape memory sealing devices for hypersonic vehicles via experimental proofs-of-concept to relevant lab-scale environments
The intern will work as part of a research team in the Shock & Detonation Physics (M-9) group developing multifunctional additively manufactured explosive (AMX) systems for application to hypersonic warhead development
The intern will work as part of a multi-disciplined research team involving several teams within the Engineered Materials (MST-7) teams include Surface & Interface Engineering, Advanced Materials & Processes, and Bio & Advanced Materials Synthesis
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours or the full-time equivalent during the fall and spring semesters or the quarter system equivalent
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and rising Seniors are eligible to apply. Seniors who will graduate prior to the start of the summer internship are not eligible
Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must submit a complete application including a cover letter, resume, and current transcript
The cover letter must explicitly reference the specific project or projects listed in the job ad that interest you and detail how the project(s) align with your academic and work experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Must include dates for all related experiences in the resume
Must include all grades earned up to the time of application in the current transcript and may be unofficial
Qualified candidates for specific projects must be pursuing a B.S. in Engineering and be a rising Senior at the time the internship begins
Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for specific projects
Have an active interest in composite materials, manufacturing, and hypersonics for specific projects
Have an active interest in analytical modeling, manufacturing, experimental testing, and hypersonics for specific projects
Have an active interest in advanced materials, manufacturing, and hypersonics for specific projects
Have an interest in hypersonics for specific projects
Preferred
Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher will be most competitive
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to safety in a laboratory setting
Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a professional context
Commitment to achieving results in complex social and organizational settings
Advanced knowledge of various computer systems and software
Ability to find unique solutions to complex issues
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Founded in 1943
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
Recent News
World Construction Network
2025-12-25
Research & Development World
2025-12-19
MarketScreener
2025-12-17
Company data provided by crunchbase