Data Science Institute Graduate Student Intern - Summer 2027

Description

Positions close to applicants on January 15, 2027, and mentors of the Data Science Summer Institute must make their Summer selections by February 5, 2027.

This summer internship is for people who hold a bachelor's degree and will start a graduate program by Fall 2027.

You will do hands-on research that builds your academic and professional skills.

Interns support technical and research work in computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, engineering, and related STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Support scientists, engineers, and technical staff on research and technical projects in your area.
• Help with documentation, testing, and building or changing the company's software, hardware, or operating systems.
• Carry out research in your assigned area with limited guidance.
• Complete technical tasks of basic to moderate difficulty and assist scientists with research and development.
• Take part in the Data Science Summer Institute program, including a multi-week team challenge, networking, seminars, tours, and other events.
• Present your own and your team's results to staff and peers through talks and/or poster sessions.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You must be eligible to access the lab under Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Details are in the conditions.
• You must be enrolled in a college or university by Fall 2027, in good standing at an accredited institution, and pursuing a graduate degree in computer science, mathematics, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, physics, chemistry, engineering, or another related STEM field.
• You have shown you can handle hard situations, stay resilient, and solve problems despite setbacks.
• You have strong academic results in science coursework.
• You communicate clearly in writing and in speech, and you can present and explain ideas.
• You have applied advanced computing and/or mathematical methods to technical problems.
• You are comfortable with computers and know Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You work well in a team.
• You are 18 or older on the start date.

Conditions

Pay is $10,215 per month, set under California's Computer Professional Exemption.

Cohort Option 1 runs May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027. Cohort Option 2 runs June 21, 2027 to September 10, 2027.

The role may be hybrid, mixing on-site and remote work. Depending on the assignment, you may be able to work from home one or more days a week.

All personal information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Security clearance: the restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this role, and candidates must be eligible to access the lab under that section. The 2025 NDAA Section 3112 generally bars citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea who lack dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from entering specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons sites.

External applicants selected for this role must pass a drug test after the offer and before employment. The test includes marijuana, because federal law applies to the company as a federal contractor.

Limited Areas restrict mobile devices. You may be assigned to a Limited Area where personal and lab phones, tablets, fitness trackers, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth or wireless devices are not allowed. A medical device that pairs with a phone must follow the same rules. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities need separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless, or with wireless turned off, are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space, and Transit/Buffer Space inside buildings.

Fraud notice: the company never makes an offer without a personal interview and never charges a fee. Current openings are listed under Find Your Job on the careers page. Do not respond to suspicious offers.

Benefits

• Holiday pay.
• Sick leave that accrues over time.
• Individual 401(k) contributions.