Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
Undergraduate/Graduate Internship - Tribal Education Partnership Program [TEPP] (Associate in Science or Engineering - Levels I - XI)
Los Alamos, NM
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.38/hr - $28.47/hr
Start in 2026 SpringNevada National Security Sites is responsible for managing and operating the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking motivated Undergraduate or Graduate students for their Tribal Education Partnership Program internship, focusing on supporting research and data collection related to physics and engineering concepts tied to national security.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support research on systems
Perform document reviews and updates
Create Facility Change Requests to implement desired changes to various systems
Day-to-Day activities will center mostly on data collection. Type of data to be gathered will depend on the project/assignment
Work with a mentor and R&D team to help design, assemble, field, and/or analyze data from novel diagnostic systems in support of stockpile stewardship
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required for all positions
Completion of first year Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as of the date application is submitted
Completion of first year in a Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering, as of the date application is submitted
Must be actively enrolled in school, as of the date application is submitted
Must attend Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) or Navajo Technical University
Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as of the date application is submitted
Must be located in the contiguous United States
Planning/organizing skills and initiative
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of engineering equipment, software, systems, calculations, and applications of engineering methods
Have self-motivating attitude and is open to exploring all areas of engineering
Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong computer skills are desired, including MS Office and computer programming
A pre-placement drug screen is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.'
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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