Intern - Sandia​/DOE Science Undergrad Laboratory Intern; SULI; RD Undergrad Summer

This position requires a separate application to the DOE SULI Program, which has a submission, including two online letters of recommendation.

We are hiring several undergraduate students for a 10-week, full-time internship during Summer 2027, through the DOE Science Undergrad Laboratory Intern (SULI) Program. Most projects will necessarily involve on-site work, but in some cases a remote internship may be possible.

As a SULI intern, you will assist Sandia research staff on projects that span a variety of technical areas at Sandia's Livermore site. Depending on the project assignment and qualifications, you will be responsible for:

• setting up and running lab experiments
• creating software programs to analyze data
• developing computational models and algorithms

At Sandia's California campus, SULI interns are placed in a variety of topical areas in association with foundational science and energy research programs. Topics of research may include:

• biofuel development
• genomics and biological systems
• chemical reaction processes
• molecular dynamics
• quantum sensing
• advanced laser diagnostics
• exascale simulations of reacting flows
• uncertainty quantification
• machine learning and stochastic modeling
• advanced engine combustion
• advanced materials for hydrogen storage
• advanced materials for neuromorphic and quantum computing
• advanced fusion materials

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
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note:

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

Desired candidates will have skills and interests aligned with science and energy programs at Sandia's Livermore, CA location.

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.

Sandia's Livermore, CA location performs a wide range of open research addressing science and energy topics through support from the DOE Office of Science, the DOE's applied energy offices, and the internally funded Laboratory Directed Research & Development program.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background…