Fusion Energy Nonproliferation Studies ASPIRE LSE Graduate Intern

Fusion Energy Nonproliferation Studies ASPIRE LSE Graduate Intern Job Description

The Savannah River National Laboratory's Hydrogen Processing Group is seeking to fill a graduate intern position in the area of Fusion Energy Nonproliferation Studies.

This position will assist staff scientists and engineers with computational projects related to fusion energy nonproliferation studies. This internship will teach valuable tritium handling and processing knowledge to the candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Pursing a graduate degree in an accredited Nuclear Engineering program.

GPA 3.0

Preferred Qualifications

• The university that the candidate attends MUST be part of the DNN (Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation) TecH Consortium.
• Interest and emphasis on computational work.
• Experience with Python.

Security Clearance Information
This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance.

This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by‑case basis.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high‑value, cost‑effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the
* Benefits offered to employees include:

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

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BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us  with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

• Job Identification 1977
• Job Category
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 07:10 PM
• Apply Before 03/11/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level Post Bachelor's
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 999-2W
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule AA:
  Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours