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Sandia National Laboratories · 4 hours ago

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round - Exp Structural Dynamics, Remote

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, seeking a student intern in their Engineering Sciences Center. The intern will contribute to understanding the dynamic behavior of structures, assist in experiments, process data, and support various projects related to structural dynamics and mechanics.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist staff members in structural dynamics, vibration, acoustics, shock, or solid mechanics testing

Assist in processing data using various software systems, including MatLab, Python, LabView, SolidWorks, etc

Conduct directed research current state of the art in these fields utilizing scientific literature

Help plan and design experiments, write reports in PowerPoint or Word

Partner with Staff and graduate interns to support experimental projects

Qualification

Experimental structural dynamicsData processingMatLabPythonSolidWorksVibrationsAcousticsStructural mechanicsCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

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

Experience with vibrations, acoustics, structural mechanics, materials science, modal analysis, non-destructive testing, or structural dynamics laboratory testing

Strong verbal and communication skills

Ability to interact well with fellow technical workers of diverse technical background

Desired degree majors: Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Optical, or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics

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