Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Advanced Radio Frequency and Electronic Systems, Onsite

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The Advanced Radio Frequency and Electronic Systems Group is seeking a summer engineer intern whose study, interest, and experience include RF circuit design, antenna design, mechanical design, waveform design, and software development for research, development, and testing of advanced digital communications signaling devices.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Support the development of advanced RF systems across a diverse frequency range (VHF-EHF) for real-world technology applications

Contribute to design of RF circuits and antennas

Contribute to design of mechanical assemblies for electronic systems

Contribute to design of RF communication signaling protocols and waveforms

Contribute to software development for software-defined RF systems

Contribute to laboratory testing of RF systems

Contribute to field testing of RF systems

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:

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

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

Note:

If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Qualifications We Desire:

Majoring in one of the following areas:
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Experience with embedded software development or FPGA design

Experience in designing miniaturized RF electronics, RF frequency filters, and understanding of low signal-to-noise environments

Experience in high-gain antenna array design

Experience in use of RF related test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and RF power meters as well as standard electronics test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and DVMs

Experience in designing mechanical assemblies for electronic systems including enclosures, heat dissipation, connectors, and user interface components

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 Advanced Radio Frequency and Electronic Systems Group specializes in technologies enabling RF signal communication in challenging environments. This includes miniature transponders, specialized software-defined radios, and advanced signal processing techniques to solve military and intelligence requirements based on emerging threats. Design expertise includes microwave circuits, RF systems, digital FPGA's, embedded software, microcontrollers, low profile mechanical assemblies, custom antennas, and high-performance computing platforms for…