Pantex 2027 Summer Internship Program (17890)

What You'll Do

Are you looking for an internship where you can actually make a national impact? Want to intern somewhere truly unique? Pantex is the only facility of its kind in the Western Hemisphere tasked with protecting our nation and global allies, making the mission possible of a safe and effective nuclear deterrent. Forget coffee runs—at Pantex, you’ll take on real responsibility, lead critical projects, and help secure the nation. Over 12 weeks, you'll close the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world execution. Guided by an incredible support team—including a dedicated supervisor, department mentor, and HR career liaison—you will work alongside world-class experts on cutting-edge initiatives across operational and technical disciplines.

Real Projects. Real Impact.

Depending on your background, your hands-on project could involve 3D printing, machine learning, engineering design, electrical testing, software risk assessments, application development, digital modeling, or process improvement. At the end of the summer, you’ll showcase your achievements at the Pantex Intern Expo, presenting directly to executive leadership and peers across the site.

We offer internship opportunities across the plant in multiple departments including:

• Engineering
• Information Technology & Cybersecurity
• Mission Assurance
• Production Operations
• Program Integration
• Quality Assurance
• Safeguards, Security & Emergency Services

Top reasons to #JoinTheMission as a Summer 2027 Intern:

 - Build a Lasting Career Network: Build relationships with leaders across the plant that have current or future full-time opportunities.

 - National Impact: Perform high-value work vital to national and global security.

 - Unrivaled Support: Learn from dedicated mentors and network with a cohort of 30+ top interns from across the nation.

 - Executive Exposure: Present your high-visibility intern project to site-wide executive leadership.

Internship Details:

• Duration: 12-week paid internship at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas.
• Dates: Monday, May 24th – Friday, August 13th.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, stipend, and inbound/outbound travel assistance for relocating interns (as applicable).
• Development: Paired with a technical staff member and mentor, participate in professional development workshops, and attend social activities.
• Spotlight: Present your summer project at the end-of-summer Intern Expo to executive leadership and fellow Pantexans.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Minimum of 15 completed credit hours at time of application
• Minimum of 2.8/4.0 GPA
• Must upload current and complete transcript(s) at time of application (Unofficial is acceptable.)
• Note: Recent graduates are eligible up to two years post-graduation

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

Not applicable.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Degree Disciplines:

• Engineering: Mechanical, Fire Protection, Welding or Materials Joining, Computer, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil/Structural.
• IT, Computing & Data: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Digital Media.
• Sciences & Math: Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics.
• Business & Operations: Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields

Note: For Engineering tracks, degrees must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA).
There is a preferred Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for Engineering:

• 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Associate or Bachelor's degree
• 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master's degree
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

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