Sandia National Laboratories · 20 hours ago
Intern - R&D Graduate Summer - GaN Power Device Reliability, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering laboratory for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a Graduate Summer Intern to support an experimental project in semiconductor reliability physics, focusing on evaluating the reliability of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices for power electronics applications.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and execute electrical testing of GaN power devices using high-voltage testing equipment
Characterize reliability mechanisms, including hot carrier degradation, dynamic on-resistance, and bias temperature instability
Investigate permanent failure modes and accelerated aging mechanisms under various electrical and thermal stress conditions
Analyze large datasets to extract lifetime models and failure rates
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and responsibly in a research team and contribute towards a safe and secure laboratory working environment
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
The candidate must be pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Functional knowledge and understanding of a suite of standard computer software skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Have a GPA >3.5/4.0
A deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, specifically wide-bandgap materials (GaN and/or SiC)
Hands-on experience with high-voltage laboratory equipment (e.g., curve tracers, parameter analyzers, high-voltage power supplies)
Experience with reliability testing methodologies (HTRB, HTGB, HTOL) and/or accelerated lifetime testing
Experience designing and/or building printed circuit boards for test fixtures
Proficiency in programming languages for instrument control and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
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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