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Sandia National Laboratories · 12 hours ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - NCAT 2025 Fall Hiring Rush Career Week, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is a premier research and development institution focused on national security and technology innovation. They are seeking graduate students for an internship opportunity that involves conducting independent research, designing experiments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address significant challenges in national security and scientific progress.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research under the guidance of experienced mentors

Design and implement experiments, simulations, or computational models

Analyze complex data sets and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to research challenges

Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings

Qualification

Analytical skillsProgramming languagesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork abilitiesResearch passion

Required

Must attend the NCAT 2025 Fall Hiring Rush Career Week Event

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

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in at least one programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

A passion for research and a desire to contribute to national security and scientific advancement

Benefits

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