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Materials Science/Welding Engineering Summer Internship 2024 (Requisition #1056)

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has internship opportunities for college students to spend the summer of 2024 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the world's greatest Navy.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking for Materials Science or Welding Engineering students. You have the opportunity to work directly with world class engineers, scientists, researchers, and technicians who will provide you with real-world experience and mentorship. We work in welding facilities on various welding processes with different material types; including additive manufacturing and wrought material. We work with state-of-the-art techniques researching and developing new technologies and concepts; designing and testing hardware, components or integrated welding systems; supporting welding operations by developing welding procedures. At NNL you are a part of a team working on deliverables that have a direct impact on the Navy’s nuclear fleet. 

Program highlights include:
•  Final presentation to management, peers, and other NNL employees
•  Meet directly with NNL General Manager and Executive Leadership
•  Partnership with a mentor
•  Opportunity to tour local NNL site facilities
•  Trip to a Naval Shipyard for a guided tour
•  Extensive networking opportunities
 
NNL offers an outstanding Compensation and Benefits package for interns which includes:
•  Competitive Salary
•  Defined Contribution Retirement Plans:
o  401(k) Plan with company match
o  Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution
•  Flexible work schedules and 9/80 work schedule option (every other Friday off). Hybrid work schedule may be available
•  Stipend for qualified applicants (school and home address must be >50 miles from assigned work location)
 
The NNL Internship is an approximate 10-12 week program starting in May/June 2024.
 
An internship position may result in a return internship or full-time employment offer upon successful completion of the program.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Candidates for Materials Science/Welding Engineering internship positions must be:
  • Pursuing engineering or science related BS, MS or PhD degrees from an accredited college or university
  • Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2024
  • Enrolled/continuing in a degree program throughout this internship
 
Students must attach most recent unofficial college transcripts and resume to the employment application.

Preferred Skills

  • Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
  • Prior related internship, co-op or work experience (paid or volunteer)
  • Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) or Naval Nuclear Program experience
  • Welding processing experience
  • Understanding of welding standards