Materials Engineering Division (MED): Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2026

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  See Additional Information section below for details.

Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, material science or a related field.

Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.

Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas including research project(s), document work and give a technical talk/presentation.

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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Holiday Pay

Sick leave accrual

Individual 401(k) contributions

We have multiple openings for undergraduate level students to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, advanced manufacturing, material science, data science, applied physics, bio-engineering, chemical engineering, ceramic engineering and processing, non-destructive evaluation, or other related fields. These positions are within the Materials Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate.

You will

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, material science, data science, applied physics, bio-engineering, non-destructive evaluation, advanced manufacturing, chemical engineering, ceramic engineering and processing, or other related fields, working with engineers, scientists, and technical staff members.

Participate in research and/or projects in assigned area under close supervision.

Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.

Present and communicate results to the research group.

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.