Science and Technology on a Mission!

For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.

The Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate offers continuing students (undergraduate and graduate) and Bachelors or Masters recent graduates within one year the opportunity to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, or other related fields.

Essential Duties
At the Undergraduate Level(Non-Exempt):
– Students will work with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members to provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, or other related fields.
– Under close supervision, will participate in research in assigned area.
– Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
– Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
In Addition at the Graduate and Recent Grad Level (Exempt):
– Under limited direction and supervision, will conduct research in assigned area.
– Performs technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
– Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.

Qualifications
At the Undergraduate Level(Non-Exempt):
– Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field)
– Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
– Demonstrated effective communication skills.
– Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
– Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
– Ability to work in a team environment.
In Addition at the Graduate and Recent Grad Level (Exempt):
– Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or a recent Bachelors or Masters graduate within one year.
– Demonstrated academic achievement in an engineering or scientific curriculum.
– Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.

Desired Qualifications
– GPA of 3.5 or above.

Pre-Employment Drug Test:  External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Security Clearance:  None required.

Note:   This is a Temporary Student Intern appointment.  This assignment is for a full-time position during the summer academic break; a co-op position, full-time during the academic semester/quarter, or a year-round part-time position during the academic year and full time during academic breaks. Refer to the Scholar Program website at https://scholars.llnl.gov/ for additional student employment information. 

Selected applicants will be required to provide transcripts.

About Us

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE).  LLNL’s mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance.  The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees.

LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.