Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) Undergraduate Intern Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Livermore, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have multiple openings for Undergraduate level students or recent grads with Associate Degrees to engage in practical experience to further their technology educational goals. You will support engineering projects involving research conceptual design innovative technologies diagnostics manufacturing principles and core processes in product development. If you are energetic and enthusiastic with knowledge and interest in mechanical technologies electronics technologies or design & drafting this internship could be a good match for you. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate.
Full time onsite: This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
In this role you will:
- Perform technical assignments with a basic degree of complexity working directly with a mentor in your field of study
- Provide technical support to engineers and scientific staff in research and development projects to find solutions to real world problems.
- Participate in research in assigned area under close supervision.
- Utilize standard software packages common in your discipline to complete common tasks.
- Gather and analyze data or information in support of engineering research.
- Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
- Share technical information and promote open dialogue.
- Attend relevant seminars facility tours and interact with other students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- 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 student in good academic standing enrolled at an accredited institution pursuing a bachelors degree associate degree or is a recent grad in mechanical engineering technology electrical engineering technology or other technology related field.
- Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
- A sustained record of outstanding academic performance.
- Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications We Desire
- GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Technical project experience internships leadership experience.
- Completion of Junior year at start of internship.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
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