Intern, RD Graduate Summer - Nonlinear Mechanics and Dynamics (NOMAD), Onsite

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The Nonlinear Mechanics and Dynamics (NOMAD) Research Institute is an 8-week long program that brings together researchers from around the world to work on challenging research problems in engineering sciences. The Component Science and Mechanics Department is seeking motivated and productive student interns to contribute to a number of summer research projects. The internship will provide you with opportunities to work in diverse research teams, to participate in a research project that will be presented at a final seminar series, and to engage/network with professionals working within their research fields.

The teams generally consist of 3 interns and 3-5 mentors per project team.

Past summer projects from 2026 include:

Breaking Bats:
Designing a Collapsable Baseball Bat Using Topology Optimization

Chaotic Vibration Response of Nonlinear Components under Forced Vibration

Implementing Multi-Input-Multi-Output Shock Capabilities

Predicting Printability of Particle-laden Inks

Multiscale Modeling of the Mechanical Response of Tantalum Alloys

Experimental Characterization of Gas Transport in a Vibrated Multiphase System

Visit our website for more details related to past projects:

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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://)

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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 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.

Qualifications We Desire:

You must be working towards a Ph.D. or master's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, engineering mechanics, applied mathematics or other applicable branches of science or engineering

You are available to participate in the Institute for 8 weeks from June 14, 2027 to August 6, 2027

Experience (or academic focus) in topics in structural dynamics, such as mechanical vibrations and modal analysis, and/or solid mechanics, such as failure analysis and contact mechanics

Experience with finite element analysis, experimental methods, signal processing, model validation and calibration, numerical methods, and measurement systems

Graduate research that aligns with state-of-the-art research in nonlinear mechanics or dynamics

You should be able to work independently, with the ability to integrate effectively into a dynamic multidisciplinary teaming environment

You should demonstrate strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills (both oral and written)

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7/4.0 is desired

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 Component Science and Mechanics Department conducts frontier mechanics research and science-based engineering solutions for component development and assessment. Focus areas for the department include interfacial and…