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Sandia National Laboratories · 4 hours ago

Intern, Technical High School Year Round - TITANS: Autonomy, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking outstanding high school students for their AutonomyNM Intern Institute. Interns will work with expert staff in research and development of autonomous systems, gaining hands-on experience in various engineering and scientific fields.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of technical principles and processes

Gain understanding, and demonstrate, use of research tools

Peruse and summarize a draft or published scientific paper

Write, review, test, or debug a piece of computer code

Process data to support analysis and decision making

Program, operate, maintain, repair or improve hardware such as sensors, drones, 3D printers, microprocessors, computers, etc

Communicate your work and results with stakeholders, verbally and in writing

Engage with many other interns in professional and social activities

Qualification

Engineering knowledgeProgramming languagesResearch toolsData processingCommunication skills

Required

Attending a local high school

Enrolled full time, as defined by the school

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

Minimum 16 years of age

U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S

Preferred

Cumulative GPA near 4.0 unweighted or above 4.0 weighted

Working knowledge and understanding of an engineering or science-related field

Competency in Python, C/C++/C#, Java, Julia, R, or another programming language, or Matlab, Mathematica, or another scientific tool/package

Benefits

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