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Physics World · 9 hours ago

National Security Engineering Division (NSED) Graduate Intern - Summer 2026

Livermore, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$6,620/mo - $8,040/mo

Start in 2026 Summer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking graduate level students for their National Security Engineering Division (NSED) Graduate Intern position. The role involves providing technical and research support in various engineering fields while contributing to projects that enhance the United States' security.

Publishing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics, or other related fields, working with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members

Ability to work full time for ten to twelve weeks during your internship

Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision

Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and providing advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects

Communication skills necessary to communicate research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation

Attend relevant seminars and facility tours

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineeringMechanical engineeringOptical engineeringApplied physicsData scienceTechnical presentationsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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 electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, material science, or other related fields

Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems

Demonstrated academic achievement in a scientific curriculum

Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas including research project(s), document work and present and give a technical presentations and/or poster sessions

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment

Experience working with computers and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint