Pantex Communications Intern Michael Odie discusses his project at the 2026 Intern Expo.
Each summer, Pantex opens its doors to a new group of interns who arrive ready to learn, contribute, and explore careers in our uniquely mission‑driven environment. This year’s cohort included 32 students representing 14 colleges, all taking part in a 12‑week program designed to immerse them in meaningful, hands‑on work.
“I really enjoy getting to work with interns every year,” Internship Coordinator Sabrina Perez said. “Everybody’s a little bit different and they’re trying to decide which path they want to pursue. The experience out here at Pantex allows them to see what work would be like.”
Pantex interns join a team, tackle real projects, and see how classroom concepts translate into outcomes that matter. Along the way, they gain mentors, discover new career paths, and build confidence in the skills they’re developing.
“The intern program we have here at Pantex is so rich that it allows a student to see what really, truly is available,” Perez said.
Intern Nevin Kalloor from Texas A&M University said he enjoyed the challenge that was presented to him in Engineering Technical Operations, and he offered future interns some helpful advice.
“You're going to have to learn everything that comes your way, and look at where we are at now — we're doing so much innovation,” Kalloor said. “You're going to have to have that learning mindset. You can't be satisfied with what you already know.”
Interns collaborate with mentors, participate in focused training sessions, and gain direct insight into the wide range of career paths available across the plant. Many interns describe the experience as both motivating and eye‑opening, offering a clearer understanding of how their academic studies connect to real‑world work.
Environmental Projects Intern Briana Iozzo from Texas Tech University said she went from asking a lot of questions to being able to answer them within a short amount of time.
“Having this opportunity here at Pantex, it's made me a lot more confident in the skills I had developed in college,” Iozzo said.
The experience was also defined by the connections they made with their mentors, co-workers, and fellow interns.
“What I like about my internship is the people,” said Supply Chain Intern Lauren Zuniga from West Texas A&M University (WTAMU). “Everyone was so welcoming and I never felt like I was invading anyone's space.”
Jesus Marquez, also from WTAMU, interned with Projects Engineering and valued the experience of his mentors.
“I like to consider my department one of the best departments,” Marquez said. “I feel like they're really willing to help you with whatever questions you have. They're willing to show you how they've learned in the past and offer good resources.”
At the close of their internships, many interns accepted full-time offers to join the mission at Pantex. This year 44% of interns were offered the coveted title of Pantexan.
See more of our interns’ perspectives in a short video filmed and edited by Communications Intern Michael Odie from Mississippi State University.
2026 Summer Interns