Sandia National Laboratories · 16 hours ago
Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Advanced Materials Laboratory, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking R&D Graduate Interns to support research and development in chemistry, material science, and advanced manufacturing for national security customers.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Chemical synthesis, characterization and precursor development for materials science applications
Mechanical/electrical design, development and characterization of materials
Processes for additive manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing techniques
Qualification
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
Interest/experience in Additive Manufacturing
Interest in organic chemistry with focus on materials synthesis
Laboratory experience or coursework in chemistry, materials science, physics; electrical and mechanical engineering majors are particularly desirable
Experience with technical software for data collection and automated research, data processing, modeling, as well as digital preparation of reports/manuscripts, presentations, and posters
Mature oral and written communication skills are desired, as demonstrated by coursework or project assignments
Benefits
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
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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