Sandia National Laboratories · 2 days ago
Intern, R&D Grad Summer - Systems Analysis, Remote
United States
Internship
Remote
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 R&D Grad level summer intern will assist with systems analysis research and development, contributing to various activities including systematic investigation, creating analytic frameworks, and leading technical publications.
National DefenseGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Undertake systematic investigation, analysis, or experimentation to discover or revise knowledge of system phenomena and discover new approaches to optimizing system performance
Create new understandings and capabilities by using the scientific method's hypothesis, test, and evaluation techniques; critical review; or similar research and development methods
Create and apply an analytic framework that utilizes quantitative and qualitative measures germane to stakeholder's objectives
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to incorporate necessary subject matter expertise and domain knowledge for gaining an intimate knowledge of the system and its linkages and influences
Lead and contribute to technical publications and deliver presentations
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
Political Science, International Relations, or SEM discipline
Strong technical skills, especially demonstrated expertise/skill in conflict analysis
Experience in at least one of the following methodologies: experimental design, qualitative research, analytic gaming
Strong background in strategic conflict research
Applicants must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment as part of a team of engineers and researchers
Excellent oral and written presentation skills
The ideal candidate will have an interest in or experience with conducting self-driven research
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 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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