Intern - Nonlinear Mechanics and Dynamics (NOMAD) - R&D Undergraduate Summer

Sandia National Laboratories

Feb 8

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 16
Summer Internship
Science
Engineering
Albuquerque

Requirements

Qualifications We Require:
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
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.
Note: If you have not yet started your undergraduate program, please apply to a high school intern position.
Qualifications We Desire:
Experience (or academic focus) in topics in structural dynamics, such as mechanical vibrations and modal analysis, and/or solid mechanics, such as failure analysis and contact mechanics
Experience with finite element analysis, experimental methods, signal processing, model validation and calibration, numerical methods, and measurement systems
Undergraduate research that aligns with state-of-the-art research in nonlinear mechanics or dynamics
You should be able to work independently, with the ability to integrate effectively into a dynamic multidisciplinary teaming environment
You should demonstrate strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills (both oral and written)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0 is desired
You are available to participate in the Institute for 8 weeks from June 17-August 8, 2024

Responsibilities

Projects selected for Summer 2024 include:
Electrical Chatter and Modal Response of Pin-Receptacle Contacts in Oil
Sensor Placement Optimization for Expansion of Mixed-Domain Dynamic Response
Distortion Compensation for Metal Additive Manufacturing
Ductile Failure Prediction in Additively Manufactured Metals via 3D Characterization
Pulse Shape Modeling for Impact Tests
Extracting the Salient Features of a Multi-Harmonic Time Response with Closely Spaced Modes

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier DOE science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. Our team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and business specialists apply their knowledge and skill toward delivering cutting-edge technology in an array of areas. Across our main sites in Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA, our research ranges from nuclear defense and homeland and global security to innovative work in biotechnology, environmental preservation, energy, and cyber security. Our teams have shared some of the reasons they enjoy working at Sandia: • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide • Extraordinary co-workers • Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world (tours.sandia.gov) • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities • Work-life balance with flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and convenient on-site amenities