Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round - Photonic & Phononic Microsystems, Hybrid

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an Intern Year Round – R&D Undergraduate to support integrated photonic research in the Photonics and Phononics Microsystem department (Org. 5265) for various national security applications including communications, sensing, and signal processing.

• Assemble test fixtures and demonstration prototypes
• Programming hardware control and interface systems
• Perform experiments with novel systems (while working on‑site)
• Support various laboratory needs and project needs
• Report results in reports, presentations, or technical journals

The selected applicant can work a combination of on‑site and off‑site work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

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.

• 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
• 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.

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate‑level coursework in electrical engineering, physics or a related engineering/science field
• Programming experience (ex. Matlab or Python)
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Hands‑on experience in fabrication or manufacturing, such as electromechanical systems
• Experience operating in a research laboratory environment with basic knowledge of laboratory safety and test equipment operation
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills (email, phone call, Powerpoint, reports)
• Ability to work in a team/group project environment and to solve challenging problems (independently and collaboratively)
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

• 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, 4/10 compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of on‑site work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401(k), learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

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

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.