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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 4 months ago

Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED): Graduate Intern - Summer 2026

Livermore, CA, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

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

Start in 2026 Summer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking graduate level students for internships in their Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED). Interns will engage in practical research, supporting engineering projects in areas such as mechanical, electrical, systems, materials, manufacturing, or test engineering, while working directly with mentors and conducting research to find solutions to real-world problems.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems

Under limited direction and supervision will conduct research in assigned area

Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to engineers in research and development projects

Document and communicate results of technical data generated

Share engineering information and promoting open dialogue

Attend relevant seminars

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering principlesTechnical project experienceTeam-oriented environmentProblem-solving skillsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsIndependent work

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 engineering, or a related field

A track record of outstanding academic performance

Experience applying advanced engineering principles to solve technical problems

Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Must have excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently with minimal direction, however able to work in team and collaborative environment as well