Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - Integrated Solar & Thermal Energy Systems, Onsite

Position: Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round -  Integrated Solar & Thermal Energy Systems, Onsite
What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking engineering graduate students in the Solar Thermal Technologies Department to assist our R&D staff with technology advancements, performance improvements, test design and data collection, modeling studies, and technoeconomic analyses at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF). The work performed by the student interns will support projects in supercritical CO2 systems, particle-based concentrating solar technologies, thermal energy storage components and integration to applications, molten salt projects, and solar thermal chemistry.

This work may include heat transfer/thermodynamic analysis, thermal analysis of high temperature falling particles, load analysis, system control software design, synthetic chemistry, and/or materials characterization. Understanding and adherence to applicable Sandia National laboratories ES&H requirements and guidelines will be important for these positions.

On any given day, you may be asked to:  

+  Conduct R&D activities or projects under leadership of senior staff. These activities will often require working in teams that can include partners from other institutions;

+  Assist in the development of proposals to seek funding from sponsors and customers for new or ongoing R&D projects in CSP;

+  Assist in analysis of data, and assist in written dissemination of R&D outcomes  

+  Potentially represent Sandia and the department in national or international conferences and publications.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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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 an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

+ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

+ Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer

+  U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Qualifications We Desire:

+  Pursuing a graduate degree in one of the following areas: mechanical, systems, computer, electrical. or chemical engineering or a graduate degree in computer or materials Science.  

+  Some familiarity with Concentrating Solar Thermal technology and alternative energy

+  Hands on experience working with pressure systems, flow diagrams, assembly of laboratory test stands for projects related to sCO2 heat exchangers

+  Hands on chemical laboratory experience for Solar Thermal Chemical projects

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Experience with mechanical and electronic systems

+  Demonstrated experience using MS Office and excellent written and oral communication skills

+  Experience using Lab View or any other DAQ/control software

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Experience with coding in python

+  Experience in test operation and design

+  Some experience with networking infrastructure

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Experience with Computer Aided Design

+  Experience performing finite element analysis using software  

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Integrated Solar & Thermal Energy Systems department uses world-class modeling and experimental capabilities to develop, validate, and demonstrate thermal energy generation, storage, and utilization. In collaboration with industry partners, we optimize the performance and efficiency of thermal energy technologies and processes as part of hybrid energy systems. Sandia conducts pioneering research in materials and reactions at…