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DOD SkillBridge Military Intern

CompanyOak Ridge National Laboratory
LocationOak Ridge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will contribute to scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs in energy and national security. Specific duties vary by position and will be discussed during the screening process.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6313
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
About the Role

Requisition Id 15805 


 

Overview:

 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently recruiting Active-Duty U.S. Military personnel for the DoD SkillBridge Internship Program.

 

The program is 4-6 months in duration and offers service members an opportunity to transition into challenging assignments in areas such as:

 

  • Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, etc.)
  • Facilities and Operations
  • Environmental Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q)
  • Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
  • Technical Support
  • Nuclear Safety
  • Nuclear Operations
  • Cyber Security,
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • High performance Computing (HPC)
  • IT and Linux Systems Engineering
  • and other Military Occupational Code (MOC) projects

 

Service members will also have the opportunity to participate in career development opportunities to enhance professional growth. 


This is an Evergreen requisition and will be used to fill multiple positions across the organization.

 

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 

As a DOD SkillBridge intern at ORNL you can expect meaningful work and an opportunity to contribute to our mission of scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs for solutions in energy and national security and to provide economic benefit to the nation.

 

Job duties and responsibilities will vary based on position.  Further details will be discussed during the screening process.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. military and have 180 days remaining in service by the start date of the internship.

 

If you have questions regarding the DOD SkillBridge program at ORNL, or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email Lisa Bollinger, bollingerlm@ornl.gov .

 

 

About ORNL

 

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

 

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.


If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.


ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNuclear EngineeringFacilities OperationsEnvironmental SafetyHealth and QualityExplosive Ordinance DisposalNuclear SafetyNuclear OperationsCyber SecurityArtificial IntelligenceHigh Performance ComputingIT Systems EngineeringLinux Systems Engineering
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchEnergySecurity & SafetyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Career Development Opportunities