In this internship you will support advanced radar research by modeling and evaluating classical and quantum-radar approaches for detecting and tracking low-RCS targets, high-speed drones, and multiple targets. You may also develop multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms to improve spectrum sharing. Reporting to the Plant Optimization team. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.
Minimum Qualification
- Enrolled full time in a Master Degree Program, or Doctorate Degree Program at an accredited college/university studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or closely related field
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
- Current Resume or CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
- Current class schedule and number of credits
- Experience/coursework in MATLAB and Python
The Ideal candidate will possess
- High performance computing modeling and simulation methods experience/coursework in Markov-Chains, Bayesion Models, Discrete Event, Stochastic Random Process
- Systems modeled experience/coursework in Critical Infrastructure
- Statistics and big data analysis experience/coursework in Spatial Modeling and Geostatistics, Uncertainty Analysis and Error Propagation
- Experience/Coursework in radar simulation tools
Compensation and Benefits:
- Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
- Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
- PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
- PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
- Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements
- Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.
Physical requirement
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation
- Paid holiday time off
- Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns
At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
INL Mission:
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision:
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements:
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information:
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.Skills Required
- Full-time enrollment in a master's or doctoral degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Authorization to work in the United States, including CPT and OPT
- Current resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts showing current and completed degree programs
- Current class schedule and number of credits
- Experience or coursework in MATLAB and Python
- Experience or coursework in high-performance computing modeling and simulation, including Markov chains, Bayesian models, discrete-event simulation, and stochastic random processes
- Experience or coursework modeling critical infrastructure systems
- Experience or coursework in spatial modeling, geostatistics, uncertainty analysis, and error propagation
- Experience or coursework with radar simulation tools
Idaho National Laboratory Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan provides a core employer contribution plus matching, repeatedly highlighted as a standout element, with exact formulas to be confirmed in offer materials. This structure positions long-term savings as a central value of the total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life/AD&D, and paid short- and long-term disability coverage are described alongside FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources. These offerings indicate broad protection for employees and their families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid personal leave, holidays, floating holidays, parental bonding leave, military leave, and adoption assistance are called out, with some roles also featuring compressed schedules like 4/10s or 9/80s. Together, these elements support work-life balance across a range of needs.
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What We Do
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory and the nation’s leading center for nuclear-energy research and development. It conducts scientific and engineering work across integrated energy systems, clean-energy technologies, cybersecurity, national and homeland security, critical infrastructure, and environmental science. Its mission is to discover, demonstrate, and secure innovative nuclear-energy solutions, other clean-energy options, and critical infrastructure.
