Sandia National Laboratories · 22 hours ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - ASPIRE, 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. The ASPIRE team is seeking a Summer 2026 undergraduate intern to join their dynamic team, where interns will engage in hands-on research opportunities and collaborate with experts in various engineering fields.
National DefenseGovernmentInformation 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
Collect and analyze data using advanced characterization techniques
Collaborate on research papers, reports, and presentations
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
Currently attending and enrolled full time (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program at a Tribal College & University or a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI)
Pursuing an energy, cybersecurity, computer science, robotics, environmental science, weapon engineering, additive manufacturing major
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with laboratory and/or field procedures and protocols
Ability to conduct independent research utilizing the web
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written skills and ability to work in a team environment
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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