Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - Florida A&M Coast Coast Symposium, Remote
Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, 88001, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate -
Engineering
Job Details
Job
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Employment type:
Part-Time
Contract type:
Temporary
We are looking for talented graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics fields to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in impactful educational workforce development initiatives. As part of our team, you will have the chance to participate in advanced research projects, collaborate with and learn from leading experts, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions that have significant implications for national security and scientific progress.
- Conduct independent research under the guidance of experienced mentors.
- Design and implement experiments, simulations, or computational models.
- Analyze complex data sets and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to research challenges.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings.
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 RangeAt 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.
QualificationsWe 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 an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- Ability to secure and maintatin a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cybersecurity, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, technical approach
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Passion for research and a strong desire to contribute to national security and scientific advancement
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 TeamSandia National Laboratories is a premier research and development institution that delivers essential science and engineering solutions to the United States' most pressing national security challenges. Our mission is to ensure the security and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent, while also addressing a wide range of energy, environmental, and cybersecurity issues.
The Securing Top Academic Research Talent (START) Intern Institute is designed to help increase the national security workforce capacity and resiliency. This is achieved through strategic partnerships that enable mission relevant research collaborations, and that promote impactful workforce development opportunities. These partnerships are extended to universities across the country, to include HBCUs, that have research expertise and capabilities that align with several critical mission areas at Sandia.
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