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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 week ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - AI For Autonomy, Hybrid

positionAlbuquerque, NM
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking Graduate Interns to join their AutonomyNM Institute. Interns will work with expert staff on research and development of autonomous systems, including tasks such as developing algorithms, coding, and integrating processors into flight hardware.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Developing algorithms
Developing software
Coding at various levels from high level to assembly
Integrating processors (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, GPU) into flight hardware
Programming robots
Performing system ID of drones
Generating trajectories
Flying drones
Analyzing test data
Modeling/simulating dynamic systems

Qualification

C++PythonMachine LearningDeep LearningEmbedded SystemsComputer VisionSensor FusionLinuxROSAlgorithm DevelopmentSoft Skills

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

Proficiency in a computer language such as C++, Python, CUDA, Julia, Matlab, or the like; and at least one of the following:
Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Classes in machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, etc
Experience with embedded systems, drones, robots, or other systems used in autonomy, or a motion capture system
Familiarity with sensor phenomenology such as optical, multispectral, or radar
Proficiency in Linux, ROS, an RTOS, or some engineering software like Simulink, GNSS-SDR, Verilog/VHDL, Mathematica, SPSS, etc
Experience in DSP/Signal Processing, Computer Vision/Image Processing
A GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy secret clearance

Benefits

Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Company

Sandia National Laboratories

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Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
dateFounded in 1945
location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.sandia.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.4M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M

Leadership Team

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Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
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Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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