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Sandia National Laboratories · 20 hours ago

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Exploratory NW Systems, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a Summer R&D Undergraduate Intern to support the PHOENIX program portfolio within the Exploratory Nuclear Weapon Systems Department, focusing on the design and development of new nuclear weapon concepts and conducting research into US Policy provisions regarding nuclear weapons.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of a new nuclear weapon concept using the engineering or science field of your major

Conduct research into current/existing US Policy provisions regarding nuclear weapons, including previous Nuclear Posture Reviews, Presidential Nuclear Initiatives, Congressional Research Service Reports, and Arms Control Treaties

Create research objectives coordinated with members of Sandias Global Security center, Advanced and Exploratory Systems, and Systems Analysis

Write reports and/or prepare briefings regarding US Policy, and its relation to technology options to address future Nuclear Deterrence needs

Deliver and communicate research results to the above stakeholders at Sandia and possibly external equities

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer EngineeringPolicy CourseworkResearch SkillsCommunication Skills

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 undergraduate program

Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major

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