Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Materials Mechanics & Tribology, Onsite

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We are seeking a passionate and motivated graduate intern to conduct state-of-the-art research on high-throughput characterization and testing of materials. You will be part of a vibrant team of researchers focused on developing creative advanced materials characterization solutions through inter-disciplinary research that couples materials science, high-throughput materials testing and characterization, and data science. Through interactive collaboration with other inter-disciplinary research groups within Sandia, you will support a wide variety of research opportunities and mission related projects related to artificial intelligence guided manufacturing of advanced materials.

Plan and perform experiments, install, repair, and maintain diagnostic tools, collect and analyze data with the goal of understanding how process parameters affect microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties, and performance of tribological systems.

Perform materials characterization including instrumented indentation (nanoindentation), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and micro/macro-scale scratch testing in controlled environments; experimental work may include operation of inert gas purged glove boxes, ultra-high vacuum chambers, cryogenic cooling and high-temperature (up to 800 °C) chambers, a four-wire electrical contact tool, and scanning white light interferometers and stylus profilometers.

Contribute to the curation and organization of large data sets for widespread dissemination in accordance to FAIR data practices.

Publish professional journal articles and present work at local and national conferences.

Interact and collaborate with other inter-disciplinary research groups within Sandia to develop new research opportunities and projects.

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

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://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx)

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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
• Ability to secure and maintatin a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note:

If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.

• Have, or are pursuing, a PhD in materials science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Possess a bachelor's in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
• Experience with materials characterization including electron microscopy, electron back scatter diffraction, and X-ray diffraction to characterize thin films and surface microstructures.
• Experience with high-throughput materials testing including instrumented indentation (nanoindentation), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and micro/macro-scale scratch testing in controlled environments to characterize thin film mechanical and…