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General Atomics · 1 month ago

Intern - Materials Scientist

San Diego California

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$29/hr - $31/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They invite highly motivated undergraduate candidates to join their Nuclear Technologies and Materials Group as a Materials Scientist intern, where they will support innovative projects in nuclear technologies and ceramic composite materials research.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Laboratory Work: Collaborate with scientists and engineers to set up, maintain, and operate laboratory equipment, make improvements on existing processes and develop novel fiber processing procedures for specialized use cases and scale-up, and ensure safe and efficient practices

Research Support: Assist in planning, constructing, and conducting experiments, literature reviews, and data analysis

Materials Testing: Participate in the testing and characterization of ceramic materials, including mechanical testing, and microstructural analysis

Analysis: Analyze experimental data and contribute to the interpretation of results, applying knowledge and education as well as working with software tools as needed

Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of experimental procedures, data, and outcomes

Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing assistance and input in research projects while able to work independently when as needed

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with applicable regulations. Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Qualification

Lab experienceCeramic materials knowledgeMaterials testingData analysisBasic computer skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationBasic communication skills