Computational Engineering Division Graduate Intern - Summer 2027

About the Role

Computational Engineering Division (CED) has multiple openings for Graduate Student Interns. Our openings are for graduate level students and students who have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree who 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 Computational Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational engineering 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 provide technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
• Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
• 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 Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Ability to apply computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following technical computing packages common in your discipline area: Matlab, TensorFlow, R, Python, OpenCV, or finite element simulation tools.
• Experience working with computers and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications We Desire

• GPA of 3.5 or above.

Pay

$10,215 Monthly (determined by California’s Computer Professional Exemption).

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process, including an online background investigation and approval of the background check.
• The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions apply to this position.
• External applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, including testing for marijuana use as Federal Law applies.
• Depending on job duties, you may be required to work in Limited Areas where personal and/or laboratory mobile devices are not permitted. Medical devices that pair with mobile devices must comply with these restrictions unless wireless functionality is disabled.

Benefits

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor.
• Holiday Pay.
• Sick leave accrual.
• Individual 401(k) contributions.

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