Student Programs

Paid Internships  

Our paid internships are a way to test drive a career in engineering and to expose students to the many career options offered at LLNL. Interns work on projects appropriate to their education and experience, aided by mentors who help them realize project goals.  

Paid Summer Internships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students 

Engineering’s paid summer internship program offers students hands-on work experience in a variety of research areas each year, plus networking opportunities, student socials, technical talks, and tours of the Laboratory. Applications typically open in early winter for summer start dates.  

Neurodiversity Internships 

Neurodiversity internships are a collaborative effort between LLNL’s Abilities Champions employee resource group, the Orion Academy, Regional Center of the East Bay, UC Davis, Stanford University, Landmark College, and more. These internships provide opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to explore career paths with us while continuing their educational growth. 
 

Eligibility: 
 

The paid internship program that funds neurodivergent interns requires:   

1. Registration with a CA Regional Center, which includes a medical diagnosis.  

2. Being high school/college age. To be eligible for the PIP program, the student needs to be a California resident (going to school out-of-state does not impact this status, provided their residence is still in California). 

3. A preferred field of study that fits the Lab’s current needs. 

Prospective interns can also apply to be funded under SULI and the Community College programs run by DOE. If the student does not qualify for the RC (PIP) program, then the next best source is SULI/CCR.    

Contact thomas216 [at] llnl.gov (Avi Thomas), giera1 [at] llnl.gov (Brian Giera), or bobbitt1 [at] llnl.gov (Sharon Bobbitt) for guidance through the application process. 

Students affiliated with Orion Academy, UC Davis, Stanford, Landmark College, or Cal State East Bay may consult those institutions’ career counselors for guidance. 

Las Positas College 

Las Positas’ Engineering Tech Program is a 2-year technical degree with a curriculum developed in partnership with LLNL Engineering. Students connect with Lab mentors while improving technical skills and working on real problems in national security. Features include soft-skills training, workshops, tours, and support and tutoring. School credit for paid internships after the first year may be available. 

See program and enrollment requirements, or contact pico2 [at] llnl.gov (Randy Pico) (LLNL Engineering)  or joneilopipari [at] laspositascollege.edu (Jean O’Neil-Opipari) (Las Positas College program coordinator). 

Ohlone College 

Ohlone College and LLNL participate in the Smart Manufacturing in the Silicon Valley Internship Program, which supports community college students who are interested in Manufacturing or Product Design.  

See program and enrollment requirements, or contact Mgonzalez48 [at] ohlone.edu (Marina Gonzalez) (Ohlone College Student Support Specialist).