Computational Engineering Division, Weapon Analysis and Methods Section: Graduate Student Intern - Summer 2025

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 looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Pay
$9,950  Monthly

Please note that the pay is determined by California’s Computer Professional Exemption.

Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

Job Description

The Computational Engineering Division (CED) has multiple openings for Graduate Student Interns within the Weapon Analysis and Methods (WAM) section. Our openings are for current graduate level students and students who have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The students/graduates will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. Opportunities include technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Mechanics, or other related fields.

In this role you will

• Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Mechanics, or other related fields, working with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members.
• Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
• Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision.
• Perform technical assignments of basic degree of complexity and providing technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
• Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a continuing college student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Demonstrated academic achievement in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Mechanics, or other related fields.
• Ability to apply computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
• Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• A track record of outstanding academic performance.
• 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.
• Familiarity with finite element simulation and/or computational fluid dynamics and one or more of the following technical computing packages common in your discipline area: Matlab, Python, R, or another similar tool.

Qualifications We Desire

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Familiarity with Git, Unix, and High-Performance Computing.
• Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis/computational fluid dynamics tools.
• Familiarity with DOE meshing, simulation, and post-processing tools such as Cubit, Diablo, DYNA3D, ALE3D, VisIt, Sierra Mechanics, CTH, or ParaView.

Additional Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values 
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

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 lon