Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Nonlinear Mechanics and Dynamics; NOMAD), Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

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 Collapseable 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.

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.

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.

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these qualifications:

• You must be working towards a bachelor'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
• Undergraduate 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 3.3/4.0 is desired

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…