Student Requirements:

Students must be solely U.S. citizens. (Permanent residents and dual citizens are not eligible.)

Mission

Develop and deliver weapon systems to deter and defeat our adversaries.

About the lab

The division is headquartered at Dahlgren, Virginia, and provides fleet support at the NSWC Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, overlooking the Virginia Capes Fleet Operations Area.    NSWCDD conducts advance research in all systems-related areas and pursues scientific disciplines including physics, mathematics, directed energy and digital engineering, modeling and simulation, software, mechanical, electrical and systems engineering, to name some. 

What is unique about the lab?

Real mission impact, broad technical exposure, hand-on research, and professional mentorship.

About the internship

Developing software tools for autonomous maritime systems    Designing experiments and collecting data for directed energy or sensor applications    Modeling and simulating missile trajectories and defense systems    Assisting with cybersecurity analysis and network monitoring    Building and testing prototypes for innovative STEM demonstrations    Contributing to AI/machine learning applications for naval systems. 

What majors and disciplines are a good fit for interning at this lab?

The primary fields of interest in are:

• Applied mathematics
• Biology
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Programming
• Robotics

What will I learn?

How to apply classroom knowledge to real-world national security challenges. Research methodology, data analysis, and technical writing. Collaboration and communication in a professional engineering environment. The importance of ethics, mission focus, and continuous learning in the defense community. Insight into careers and educational pathways.

What kinds of projects do interns at this lab participate in?

What will I do any given day as an intern at this lab?

Interns participate in lab functions in a number of ways including (but not limited to) assisting mentors with guided research projects; job and project shadowing with professional researchers; and networking with other interns and STEM professionals.

What kinds of projects do interns at this lab participate in?

Currently, interns participate in projects such as our SPA-X Radar System GUI, AEGIS Combat System Hazard Analysis, and developing our Data-Driven Automatic Testing Framework.