Student Research Assistant

Job Description

Student Research Assistant | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)

The Tone:
This is an internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in Livermore, CA. LLNL advances science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability, taking bold ideas and turning them into world-changing impacts. The lab’s mission spans critical national security areas including nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense. This role offers students the opportunity to engage in practical research, contribute to tough challenges, and make a real impact while furthering their educational goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Livermore, CA (On-site)
• Pay: $6752–$8201 monthly
• Team: National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate
• Mission: Provide technical and research support to projects that advance national security, contributing to scientific research and development while meeting educational objectives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Projects: Provide technical and research support to projects in areas such as electrical, mechanical, optical, nuclear, chemical engineering, space, applied physics, and data science.
• Internship Duration: Work full-time for ten to twelve weeks during the internship period.
• Conduct Research: Perform research in assigned technical areas under limited direction and supervision.
• Technical Assignments: Execute technical assignments of basic complexity and offer advanced technical support for scientific research and development projects.
• Present Findings: Document work, communicate research project(s), and deliver technical talks or presentations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing pursuing a graduate degree, or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree, in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, material science, or other related fields. Must also be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
• Experience: Experience applying advanced engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems, coupled with demonstrated academic achievement in a scientific curriculum.
• Skills: Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas effectively, including documenting work and giving technical presentations; effective interpersonal skills for teamwork; and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.5 or above; prior technical project experience; and familiarity with tools associated with your specific field of study.