Over the summer, RASS students visit various Laboratory facilities such as the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test facility, and the Strategic Computing Complex. Additionally, students attend lectures on topics in advanced automation, including robotic motion planning, PLC programming, advanced electrical concepts, and LabVIEW programming. Outside of technical development, professional development and networking are continuously emphasized throughout the summer.
RASS candidates are graduate or undergraduate students graduating within one year of the RASS program. At the completion of the internship, students conduct a project demonstration for key members of Laboratory leadership. During the summer, students attend a hiring event after which job offers are extended to students who are a good fit for open positions.
Information for Applications
The RASS 2026 summer internship will run from May 25 through August 7. Students on a quarter system will be allowed a later start and end date.
The RASS job ad for summer 2026 will be posted September 2025 at lanl.jobs
Applicants are required to submit:
- Resume
- One-page cover letter describing:
- Your interest in the Robotics and Automation Summer School and multi-disciplinary autonomous/robotic systems development
- Your near term (1–3 year) academic and professional goals
- How you meet the desired qualifications
- Complete transcripts
The application and required documents must be submitted by January 10, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be sent out by February 5, 2026.
Student travel to the Laboratory will be reimbursed based on the point of origin.
Applicants may send any questions to rass@lanl.gov.
- RASS Frequently Asked Questions
- Student Programs Frequently Asked Questions
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