Data Science Internship Summer 2027

Naval Nuclear Laboratory provides technical support, research, and training for the U.S. Navy's naval nuclear propulsion program. The Data Science Intern will participate in a 10–12 week summer program, collaborating with engineers and scientists on software, modeling, data analysis, research, and technology development projects supporting the Navy's nuclear fleet.

What you'll do:

• 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
• 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

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing Data Science, Computer Science, or related engineering or science BS, MS or PhD degrees from an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least first full year of college by May 2027
• Enrolled/continuing in a degree program throughout this internship
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens
• 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

Benefits:

• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans: 401(k) Plan with company match
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans: 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)