Company Description
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 Range
$22.10 - $30.00 Hourly
This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.
Job Description
Computational Engineering Division (CED) offers continuing undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. Opportunities include technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computational Engineering or other related fields.
In this roleyou will
- Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computational Engineering or other related fields working with engineers scientists and technical staff members.
- Participate in research in assigned area under close supervision.
- Gather and analyze data or information in support of scientific research.
- Utilize standard software packages common in your discipline to Complete common tasks.
- Attend relevant seminars.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a college or university student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited institution pursuing an associates or bachelors degree or has completed their associate's degree in engineering physics computer science or a related field.
- A sustained record of outstanding academic performance.
- Ability to work full time for ten to twelve weeks during the summer months.
- Ability to apply basic engineering or scientific principles to solve technical problems.
- Communication skills necessary to communicate research project(s) document work and give a technical talk/presentation.
- Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the 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.
Additional Information
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Security Clearance
This position requires either no security clearance or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on theparticular assignment.
If you are selected and a security clearance is required wewillinitiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. L and Q-level clearances require U.S. citizenship.
If no security clearance is required but your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes but not limited to cell phones tablets fitness devices wireless headphones and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
Ifyou useamedical device whichpairs with a mobile deviceyou must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under Find Your Job of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams:https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity disability medical condition pregnancy protected veteran status age citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please use our online form to submit a request.
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