Intern - Science of Extreme Environments Research & Innovation (SEERI) - R&D Undergraduate Summer

Sandia National Laboratories

Feb 8

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Research & Development
Science
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. citizenship
Note: If you have not yet started your undergraduate program, please apply to a high school intern position.
Qualifications We Desire:
The ability to work independently on tasks that contribute to facility success.
Experience working with complex engineering design problems either in a school or work setting.
Previous experience working in a lab environment.
Previous experience working on a team in a professional setting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with customers.
The ability to obtain and maintain DOE L clearance.

Responsibilities

As an intern in the Solid Dynamics Experiments Department you will:
Work with world leading scientists to prepare for and conduct materials research shock physics experiments.
Perform hands on activities such as test setup, diagnostic configuration, and test planning.
Collaborate with principial investigators to explore the field of shock physics.
Assist with general lab activities.
As an intern you will join the team that will be part of the Science of Extreme Environments Research Initiative (SEERI) and you will be affiliated with the Dynamic Integrated Compression Experimental (DICE) Facility and/or the Shock Thermodynamics Applied Research (STAR) Facility. This will include an opportunity to participate in a seminar series on the fundamentals of pulsed power science and tours of key pulsed power facilities.

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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