Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! All applicants must be a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) affiliate to qualify. Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? As a ROTC intern, 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 graduate or soon to be graduate ROTC students 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 $6,410.00 - $7,780.00 Monthly for the 705.2 level This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year. Job Description We have multiple openings for Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) graduate level students and newly commissioned officers the opportunity to strengthen the relationship with the United States military and enhance the tie between the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy-Defense Programs (DOE-DP), and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). ROTC interns work on projects in LLNL programs focusing on national security issues such as: fusion ignition and laser technology research at the National Ignition Facility, advanced manufacturing and materials technologies in support of our stockpile stewardship program, high-performance computing to enable scientific discovery and Laboratory missions, non-proliferation and arms control, and intelligence assessment. Specific projects will be determined following discussions with selected students and supervising researchers. Interested individuals are to include their military branch of service, rank and clearance level (if any) when applying for this internship. In this role you will * Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects. Will use more advanced techniques. * Conduct research in assigned area under limited direction and supervision. * Assist in conducting and documenting experiments. * Collect and analyze data. * Document and present results. * Attend ROTC Program lectures and assigned workshops. * Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions. * Perform all duties as assigned. Qualifications * Active ROTC member to an academic institution. * Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree in physics, engineering, computer science, political science, biology or a related field. * Demonstrated academic achievement in physics, engineering, computer science or a related field. * Experience applying basic skills in engineering, scientific, or physics principles to solve technical problems. * Effective communication skills. * Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas. * Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. * Ability to work in a team environment. Qualifications We Desire * GPA of 3.0 or above. * Knowledge of computer science programs/software preferred. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory? * Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor! * Holiday Pay * Sick leave accrual * Individual 401(k) contributions * Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity * Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values * Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement Security Clearance This position requires either no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on the particular assignment. If you are selected and a security clearance is required, we will initiate 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. 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