Intern - Photonic and Phononic Microsystems - R&D Graduate Summer

Sandia National Laboratories

Feb 8

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
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:
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.
Note: If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.
Qualifications We Desire:
Earned bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant areas. Currently enrolled in graduate-level coursework and research in similar areas.
Knowledge in basic mechanical engineering design and principles
Experience in advanced numerical simulation and modeling and in mechanical design
Familiar with piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials and actuators, simulation software packages, and programming languages.
Experience operating in a research laboratory environment with basic knowledge of laboratory safety and test equipment operation
Experience working with general laboratory test equipment and data acquisition systems
Ability to work in a team environment and independently to solve challenging problems
Strong writing and communication skills (for reporting technical results in meetings)

Responsibilities

Support research staff to develop novel actuation, thermal electric, and/or communication devices and methods
Perform research related to piezoelectric and magnetostrictive material properties and modeling of mechanical wave propagation
Characterize devices and systems and develop technology demonstrations
Analyze and document results (in reports or journal papers)
Become familiar with selected novel devices and develop practical laboratory skill

Sandia National Laboratories

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Mission & Purpose

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