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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago

Intern, Technical Undergraduate Summer - MSIPP-MATE, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking highly motivated technical undergraduate students for a summer internship as part of the Materials At The Extreme Consortium. Interns will develop skills and gain experience in various technical roles including chemical synthesis and materials characterization while being guided by a technical mentor.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a technical mentor to plan, design, set-up, and perform experiments/projects

Record experimental procedures and collect data in notebooks

Interpret data using spreadsheets, graphs and statistical analysis

Document and present results to mentor and peers

Responsible for various activities associated with maintaining a laboratory and follow safety procedures

Conduct surveys and market analysis

Through your internship, you will learn engineering and scientific skills and join a high-performing team. Students will be expected to demonstrate increasing levels of independence and responsibility and must show a commitment to operate in and contribute to a safe operating environment

Qualification

Physical sciences knowledgeTechnical principlesData analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited related undergraduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Students must be part of the MSIPP/MATE program, and therefore a student at Florida A&M University, or Prairie View A&M University

Strong knowledge of fundamentals and technical principles in physical sciences or related fields (including chemistry, physics, mathematics, materials science, or engineering)

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to contribute to a team environment

Benefits

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation

Strong medical and other benefits

Competitive 401k

Learning opportunities

Relocation assistance

Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance