Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do
Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the world's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.
The Advanced Research in Cyber Systems Group (A-4) of the Analytics, Intelligence, and Technology (A) Division is seeking post‑master level students for a challenging paid internship during the current academic year and/or summer. All selected candidates will be provided with a mentor, a challenging project for their appointment, and an opportunity to present their project work and progress to colleagues. The student projects we offer will vary depending on the candidate's skills and interests and our current needs.
A-4 conducts research and development in four primary areas:
AI assurance – anticipating risks posed by new machine learning innovations and developing guardrails to make complex AI systems trustworthy and reliable for national security applications.
Provably secure systems – conducting hardware and software research to provide the highest levels of assurance that systems operate within given parameters and are not susceptible to particular attacks or vulnerabilities.
Critical system design and analysis – creating systems and software for “no‑fail” national security missions, designing and analyzing Operational Technology (OT) hardware and software for Los Alamos internal systems, and conducting security analyses of IT and OT systems for other government agencies and organizations.
Cybersecurity workforce development and training – conducting cyber security incident response training for US federal government, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, government contractors, US critical infrastructure, and international partner governments and critical infrastructure.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Recent MS graduates who are pursuing a 2‑year appointment through our Post Master’s program.
Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 and earned the degree no more than 3 years ago.
A resume and current transcript, showing GPA and required course work, are required.
We are seeking a wide variety of computational skills. To receive full consideration, candidates must typically be pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Systems Administration
Computer Networking
Computer Systems Analysis
Software Engineering
Information Systems Security Management
Mathematics or Physics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
AND, have knowledge and/or introductory experience in one or more of the following areas:
Artificial intelligence/machine learning
Computer forensics
Network analysis
Reverse engineering
Cryptography
Formal methods
Statistics/mathematics
Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Cyber‑physical systems
Field‑Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs)
Software development
Hardware programming
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most recent transcripts (or an acceptance letter if transcripts have not been issued). Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, cover letter, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Cover letters are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most noteworthy achievements and accomplishments. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities including Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
Dental and vision insurance.
Free basic life and disability insurance.
Paid childbirth and parental leave.
Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius).
Additional Details Directive 206.2- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.
New‑Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.
Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email
applyhelp@lanl.gov
or call (505) 664‑6947, opt. 3.
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A-4 conducts research and development in four primary areas:
AI assurance – anticipating risks posed by new machine learning innovations and developing guardrails to make complex AI systems trustworthy and reliable for national security applications.
Provably secure systems – conducting hardware and software research to provide the highest levels of assurance that systems operate within given parameters and are not susceptible to particular attacks or vulnerabilities.
Critical system design and analysis – creating systems and software for “no‑fail” national security missions, designing and analyzing Operational Technology (OT) hardware and software for Los Alamos internal systems, and conducting security analyses of IT and OT systems for other government agencies and organizations.
Cybersecurity workforce development and training – conducting cyber security incident response training for US federal government, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, government contractors, US critical infrastructure, and international partner governments and critical infrastructure.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Recent MS graduates who are pursuing a 2‑year appointment through our Post Master’s program.
Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 and earned the degree no more than 3 years ago.
A resume and current transcript, showing GPA and required course work, are required.
We are seeking a wide variety of computational skills. To receive full consideration, candidates must typically be pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Systems Administration
Computer Networking
Computer Systems Analysis
Software Engineering
Information Systems Security Management
Mathematics or Physics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
AND, have knowledge and/or introductory experience in one or more of the following areas:
Artificial intelligence/machine learning
Computer forensics
Network analysis
Reverse engineering
Cryptography
Formal methods
Statistics/mathematics
Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Cyber‑physical systems
Field‑Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs)
Software development
Hardware programming
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most recent transcripts (or an acceptance letter if transcripts have not been issued). Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, cover letter, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Cover letters are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most noteworthy achievements and accomplishments. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities including Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
Dental and vision insurance.
Free basic life and disability insurance.
Paid childbirth and parental leave.
Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius).
Additional Details Directive 206.2- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.
New‑Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.
Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email
applyhelp@lanl.gov
or call (505) 664‑6947, opt. 3.
#J-18808-Ljbffr