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Sandia National Laboratories · 18 hours ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Science of Extreme Environments Research and Innovation (SEERI) Pulsed Power, 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. They are seeking an intern for the R&D Graduate Summer program focused on pulsed power capabilities, where the intern will participate in cutting-edge research and gain hands-on experience with experiments, modeling, and data analysis related to pulsed power systems.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory-scale experiments evaluating pulsed power component performance

Design apparatuses to couple new diagnostics to pulsed power platforms

Perform finite element analysis, particle-in-cell, or fluid simulations of high voltage systems, including dielectric breakdown and plasma phenomena

Assist with data collection and analyze large datasets from pulsed power experiments

Document your findings in reports, presentations, and/or journal articles

Qualification

Pulsed power scienceModelingSimulationLaboratory equipment experienceRadiation scienceHigh energy density scienceData analysisEngineering fundamentalsMicrosoft OfficeDocumentation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

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

Preferred

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0

Experience with pulsed power science and technology

Experience with radiation, electrical and/or high energy density science

Experience with laboratory equipment and data collection

Experience with modeling and simulation of electromagnetic and/or fluid phenomena

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and engineering analysis and design

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

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

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