Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - Radiation Effects Research, Remote

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We are seeking a Intern Year Round - R&D Undergrad

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

Investigate radiation effects in electronics and/or the interaction of radiation with materials.

Develop or use TCAD and Spice circuit simulations to better understand single event, total ionizing dose, displacement damage, or dose rate effects on electronics and materials.

Team with other specialists, to design experiments, analyze results, and to present new insights or observations.

This position will offer flexible, challenging, interesting, and cutting-edge research opportunities while being mentored by Sandia National Laboratories scientists and engineers. These hands-on experiences will be supplemented with technical seminars which will expose you to the broad range of scientific disciplines represented  will also be provided the opportunity and encouraged to present your work and accomplishments to your peers and the Sandia scientific community.

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

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 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

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:

Pursuing a bachelors of science in electrical engineering or physics

Interest in studying radiation effects in electronics and/or the interaction of radiation with materials

Experience working in team environments

Engineering fundamentals, engineering analysis and design, principles of radiation, and a strong engineering, math, and physics background

Experience using Silvaco TCAD tools

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 Radiation Effects Research Department conducts research and development involving intense radiation environments. All radiation effects from nuclear detonations (x rays, gamma rays, neutrons, electromagnetic pulse, etc.), natural and enhanced space environments, and in situ radiation are included. Research is in the broad areas of radiation effects in electronics, radiation effects in materials, and research in accelerator technologies, with a primary emphasis in ensuring weapons survivability in severe radiation environments.

A major role for the department is to provide design consultation and hostile radiation qualification assessment for Sandia's nuclear weapon systems, component design, satellite programs, and new technology groups.…