Thermal Sensor R&D Intern — Fire Science Lab

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an R&D Undergraduate Student Intern to support the development of thermal sensors in the Fire Science & Technology Department. If you are passionate about research and want to thrive in a multidisciplinary team with state‑of‑the‑art testing facilities, this internship offers hands‑on experience in the early stages of development.

• Work with a dynamic team of fire scientists, engineers, technologists, and tradespeople to design, build, and test a novel thermal sensor that can survive extreme environments.
• Collaborate on projects involving embedded thermal sensors, heat transfer, wireless data transmission, antenna design, thermal impacts on electronics, and fire experiments conducted at lab‑scale and in Sandia’s large‑scale testing facilities.
• Participate in research and perform analysis using computer programming and engineering tools.
• Develop and field engineering models and computer tools under the mentorship of Sandia technical experts.
• Provide insight into the behavior of embedded systems in difficult environments and suggest design improvements.

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

At Sandia, interns earn competitive pay rates based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hiring process and included in your offer package. Intern Pay Rate chart: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..docx

• Currently attending and enrolled full time 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 25 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.

• Upper‑level undergraduate student pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or a related discipline with high academic achievement.
• Experience performing experimental research.
• Experience with computer programming skills in Python, C++, or similar language.
• Interest in embedded systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the development and delivery of presentations, reports, and proposals.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

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