Sandia National Laboratories · 4 hours ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - MissionTech, CA, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The MissionTech internship program seeks motivated undergraduate students in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science to work on real-world projects that have national security implications, focusing on engineering design, component development, and product testing.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and test advanced materials as part of component science, engineering and production and presenting the data and results of these tests to Sandia engineering teams
Collaborate with design engineering and assurance engineering teams in the collection and analysis of data through observation and experimentation
Support advanced system development through code refresh and full-stack programming
Assist in the testing and optimization of circuits, chips, and other high-reliability electronics using common engineering environment tools
Support various aspects of telemetry development, including conceptual design, prototype development and testing, and transitioning of production work
Qualification
Required
Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) 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 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S
Preferred
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to interact well with diverse teams
Demonstrated ability to develop new knowledge and learn new skills
Experience with engineering software platforms, computational programs, modeling and simulation suites, or programming languages
Experience with prototyping, process/product quality assurance, software or hardware integration
Ability to obtain a Q-Level security clearance
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 and 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.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
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
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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