What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Summer Internship 2026 position at Naval Nuclear Laboratory?
About Us
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values : Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
Naval Nuclear Laboratory has internship opportunities for college students to spend the summer of 2026 getting great work experience, in great locations, supporting the world's greatest Navy.
Are you an Electrical Engineering student that is looking for a unique and challenging internship experience Are you looking for a rewarding career path upon graduation If so, apply today!
NNL Summer Technical Internships offer you an immersive professional experience in your field of study. 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 with state-of-the-art techniques researching and developing new technologies and concepts; designing and testing software, components or integrated systems; developing models and performing data analysis; supporting operations and developing process controls and 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
The NNL Internship is a minimum 10 week program starting in May / June 2026.
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 Electrical Engineering internship positions must be :
Pursuing Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university
Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2026
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
Compensation and Benefits
NNL offers an outstanding Compensation and Benefits package for interns which includes :
401(k) Plan with company match
50 miles from assigned work location
Pay Range
23.50 / hour-$41.00 / hour
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hourly rate is based upon candidate education and job discipline, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $24 - $41
