Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer, North Carolina A&T Fall Career , Onsite

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer, North Carolina A&T Fall 2026 Career Week, Onsite

We are looking for talented undergraduate 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.

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

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on research projects.

Assist in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.

Utilize computational tools and software for data analysis and modeling.

Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.

Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to team members and stakeholders

Students will also be expected to work full time onsite for the duration of their summer experience.

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).)

.

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

Must attend the North Carolina A&T Career Week Event

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.

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.

Sandia 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.

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…