Mechanical Engineering Intern for Nuclear Deterrence Mission

1 week ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time
About the Job

Are you a motivated graduate student looking to apply your skills in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science to real-world projects with national security impact? Sandia National Laboratories is seeking talented students to join our MissionTech internship program for a summer internship.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work within a research and development, science and engineering environment
  • Collaborate with Sandia staff on projects using the scientific method to recognize and formulate problems, collect data through observation and experimentation, and formulate and test hypotheses
  • Support work in the fundamentals of science and engineering while applying an understanding of engineering and scientific principles
  • Assist in the creation and application of scientific theories, laws, and engineering methods used within engineering disciplines to develop or demonstrate new designs, concepts, materials, machines, products, processes, or systems

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay rates based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level
  • Opportunities to work on challenging projects with real national security implications
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced technical staff
  • Flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting
  • Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Qualifications
  • 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. citizenship

About Sandia National Laboratories
  • Sandia is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation
  • Our teams of specialists focus on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas
  • We value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security


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