Sandia National Laboratories · 3 hours ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Concentrating Solar Technologies, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is a world leader in the development of renewable energy systems. They are seeking engineering students to assist with technology advancements and performance improvements in solar thermal technologies.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assisting our R&D staff with technology advancements, performance improvements, test design and data collection, modeling studies, and technoeconomic analyses at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF)
Supporting projects in supercritical CO2 systems, particle-based concentrating solar technologies, thermal energy storage components and integration to applications, molten salt projects, and solar thermal chemistry
Heat transfer/thermodynamic analysis, thermal analysis of high temperature falling particles, installation of components and sensors, load analysis, system control software design, synthetic chemistry, and/or materials characterization
Understanding and adherence to applicable Sandia National laboratories ES&H requirements and guidelines will be important for these positions
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
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Some familiarity with Concentrating Solar Thermal technology and alternative energy
Hands on experience working with pressure systems, flow diagrams, assembly of laboratory test stands
Hands on chemical laboratory experience
Experience with mechanical and electronic systems
Demonstrated experience using MS Office and excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience using LabView or any other DAQ/control software
Experience with coding in python
Experience in test operation and design
Some experience with networking infrastructure
Experience with Computer Aided Design
Experience performing finite element analysis using software
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
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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