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

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Undergraduate level students or recent grads with Associate Degrees engage in practical experience to further their technology educational goals.  You will support engineering projects involving research, conceptual design, innovative technologies, diagnostics, manufacturing principles, and core processes in product development. If you are energetic and enthusiastic with knowledge and interest in mechanical technologies, electronics technologies, or design & drafting, this internship could be a good match for you. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate.

In this role you will:

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study, perform technical assignments with a basic degree of complexity.
• Provide technical support to engineers and scientific staff in research and development projects to find solutions to real world problems.
• Under close supervision, participate in research in assigned area.
• Utilize standard software packages common in your discipline to complete common tasks.
• Gather and analyze data or information in support of engineering research.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
• Share technical information and promote open dialogue.
• Attend relevant seminars, facility tours, and interact with other students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a continuing college student in good academic standing, enrolled at an accredited institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or is a recent grad in mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, design/drafting, or other technology related field.
• Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• A sustained record of outstanding academic performance.
• Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Qualifications We Desire
   
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Technical project experience.
• Familiarity with tools associated to your field of study.

Pay

$23.26 to $31.62 per hour

This position is under a step structure.  Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values 

Security Clearance

None required.  However, this position involves U.S. Export Control; this work must be performed by a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual (e.g., refugee, asylee)).

If your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.  This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.  (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devic