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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 week ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - NPC Motion Systems, Hybrid

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a Year-Round intern to assist with thermal, vibration, and shock analysis in support of avionics and electro-mechanical system development. The intern will work on building finite element models, evaluating instrumentation data, and assisting with environmental test profiles among other responsibilities.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Building finite element models and software tools used for the simulation of mechanical static, vibration, and shock loads, as well as performing thermal analysis of electromechanical components

Evaluating instrumentation data for the development of environmental test profiles

Assisting with the planning, setup, and execution of thermal, vibration, and shock tests on hardware systems

Performing finite element model validation activities

Conducting analyses to address modal vibration of mechanical structures, assemblies, and components in support of motion studies, fatigue assessments, and environmental validation and verification

Coupling Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models with structural and thermal models

Qualification

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Thermal AnalysisVibration AnalysisComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Mechanical EngineeringData AnalysisAnsysMATLABCreoNastranPatranCollaborative Work EthicProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and 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

Currently enrolled in a program pursuing an advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Experience with mechanical static, vibration, and shock analysis

Experience with thermal and heat transfer model development and analysis

Knowledge of and experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)

Understanding of principles related to modal vibration of mechanical structures, assemblies, and components, as well as fatigue assessments

Experience with recording and analyzing data from motion and thermal sensors

Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model development and analysis

Experience with analysis and software tools such as Ansys, MATLAB, Creo, Nastran, Patran, and the Microsoft Office Suite

Strong collaborative work ethic with the ability to work independently and solve problems, as well as work effectively in a team environment

Ability to work part time while at school and full time onsite in Albuquerque NM during the summer

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance or equivalent