What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking a Summer - R&D Undergraduate Intern to support the development of a machine vision tracking system used in high accuracy measurement applications. The intern will work alongside experienced R&D engineers to design components, prototype vision based tracking techniques, and assist in integrating algorithms and hardware into a functional system.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including interns, senior engineers and staff from both Sandia National Labs and other national labs.
- Work with dynamic team supporting data collection for a diverse set of tests across Sandia and in partnership with external test ranges in the design, setup, execution, and analysis of large and small scale tests that are conducted to support nuclear weapons development and qualification missions as well as strategic partnership (non-DOE) programs every year.
- Collaborate with multiple team members in the areas of experimental measurements and diagnostics.
- Assist with large and small scale test setup and data collection activities at Sandia's world-class test facilities (outdoor and indoor), including the Aerial Cable Facility, the Superfuge, Vibration & Mechanical Shock Labs, Drop Towers, Thermal Test Complex, Sled Track Facility, Explosive Pads, the High-Altitude Chamber, and different test sites across the country.
- Design and Develop various test fixtures using SolidWorks.
- Communicate research results effectively through written, oral, and other creative media methods to Sandia project lead.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite
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://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx) .
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 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.
Qualifications We Desire:
- Desired Majors:Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Materials or any related engineering field.
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
- Python programming experience
- Strong problem solving skills and an interest in experimental work
- Ability to work independently and communicate technical results clearlyFamiliarity with finite element analysis (FEA) concepts or tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus)
- Exposure to NVIDIA GPU architecture or parallel computing development (CUDA, GPU acceleration)
- Experience with machine vision hardware or image processing workflows
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 Measurement Science & Engineering department (1535) is a multi-disciplinary group that provides cutting edge imaging and instrumentation measurements for large and small-scale test work supporting Sandia's National Security Mission. Our work includes R&D developing innovative quantitative imaging measurements and contact instrumentation measurements that work in harsh conditions, field deployment of measurement systems, data collection, and data analysis. We collaborate with many national laboratories and facilities, providing our customers with critical data and information for model validation, hardware qualification, and engineering development.
Learn more about the large-scale tests we support: https://www.sandia.gov/vqsec/overview/
You will be directly supporting the Photometrics, Instrumentation, and Electrical Team. Learn more about what we do at: https://www.sandia.gov/vqsec/capabilities/
About 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 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://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
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 screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. Under federal law, citizens and agents of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories. Accordingly, such individuals will not be considered for employment unless they are also a citizen of the United States.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO:
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.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:
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.
Job ID: 699677
Job Family: 91
Regular/Temporary Position: T
Full/Part-Time Status: P
