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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago

Intern. R&D Graduate Summer - MSIPP MATE, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking highly motivated graduate students for a 2026 summer internship as part of the Materials At The Extreme (MATE) Consortium. Interns will develop skills in areas such as chemical synthesis and materials characterization while collaborating closely with a team of researchers on significant national issues.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with 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

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

Chemical synthesisMaterials characterizationProgramming languageTechnical principlesLaboratory safety proceduresCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate 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)

Understanding of the use a variety of research tools and laboratory safety procedures

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to contribute in a team environment

Experience with a programming and/or scripting language such as Microsoft Excel, Python, C++, Matlab, LabView, or other related software