Sandia National Laboratories · 2 days ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - AI For Autonomy, Hybrid
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. They are currently hiring undergraduate interns to join their AutonomyNM Institute, where interns will work on research and development of autonomous systems, including tasks such as developing algorithms and programming robots.
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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
Required
Currently attending and enrolled full time 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 25 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
Our program is interdisciplinary and welcomes students currently pursuing a degree in Robotics or Artificial Intelligence, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and other SEM related majors
Proficiency in a computer language such as C++/C/C#, Python, CUDA, Julia, Matlab, or the like; and at least one or more of the following
Classes in machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, etc
Familiarity with sensor phenomenology such as optical, multispectral, or radar
Competency in Linux, ROS, an RTOS, or some engineering software like Simulink, GNSS-SDR, Verilog/VHDL, Mathematica, SPSS, etc
A GPA of 4.0/4.0 (If your college gives a 4.3, 5.0 or another number as the highest grade, please put that denominator on your resume.)
Previous internship experience in STEM
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
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey 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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