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Sandia National Laboratories · 16 hours ago

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Ceramics and Materials Physics, 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 an Undergraduate Intern for their Ceramics and Materials Physics department to collaborate on hands-on physics and materials science research, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of new materials for energy applications.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Synthesize a new ceramic material

Create a new ceramic part using slurry casting and high temperature sintering

Collect and analyze data using advanced characterization techniques including electrical testing

Compile results into presentations, posters, memos, and publications for scientific journals

Support general laboratory needs

Qualification

Materials ScienceMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringPhysicsElectrical EngineeringNuclear EngineeringData AnalysisScientific InstrumentationHands-on SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation 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

Preferred

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field of study

Working knowledge and understanding of an engineering or science-related field as listed in the required section

Time management and organizational skills

Prior work experience. This prior experience need not be in a research environment; experience in service-oriented entry jobs is welcome as well

Introductory classes in materials, mechanics, and/or chemistry and/or experience with scientific instrumentation

Computer skills including Microsoft office, data analysis, reporting, and programming

Experience documenting and presenting work in reports, memos, and presentations

Hands-on mechanical and materials processing/synthesis skills

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