Sandia National Laboratories · 18 hours ago
Intern, Technical Undergraduate Summer - Impact Environments, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. They are seeking a Technical Undergraduate Intern for the summer of 2026 to perform design activities for environmental testing and assist in field activities and testing support at various facilities.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receive training and guidance from team members, including informal and formal training enabling a safe and productive work environment
Perform design activities for environmental testing
Assist in field activities for testing
Assist our team in supporting test engineers and testing activities at our Drop Tower/Water Impact Complex, Mechanical Shock Facility, Mobile Guns Complex, Arming & Firing team, and any other VQSEC facility
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 related undergraduate 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
Currently seeking a STEM or Mechanical Engineering degree
Certificates and experience in Solidworks/Creo CAD tools
Experience with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Experience conducting research utilizing the web
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical ideas in oral and written form
Strong organizational and writing skills
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
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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