Student Intern - Information Systems Development Undergrad Yr Rnd

Job Title: Student Intern - Information Systems Development Undergrad Yr Rnd

Job ID: 643155

Organization: 02956

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.

To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov.

Department Description

The New System Tester Equipment Design Department. 

This department is responsible for the design, development and deployment of systems test equipment for the Stockpile Surveillance Program.  The designers develop product test solutions through innovative approaches to data acquisition and control for the Department of Energy and Sandia National Laboratories. Our product consists of the complete design and implementation of test systems including electrical hardware, mechanical hardware, software, and documentation. The test equipment developed by this department is used to conduct Stockpile Laboratory Tests at the Weapons Evaluation Test Laboratory (WETL).

Job Summary

Performs entry-level work within a science and engineering environment involving assignments that may include assisting with research, application of project design and diagnostics, testing and documentation, development and analysis of technology options, and assembly and troubleshooting.

Primary Job Duties

Job assignments vary upon organization, discipline preference, and specific job requirements as defined in the job specification.

Duties may include assisting technical staff with developmental research, analysis of technology and engineering options, project design, testing, formulating conclusions, data collection, and analyzing experimental data.

Job specifications

An opportunity exists for a variety of information systems development activities including system administration, web interface development, systems programming, report generation, database interfacing, and networking.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General knowledge of technical principles and processes.

Understanding of the use a variety of research tools.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Ability to contribute in a team environment.

General knowledge of project management.

General knowledge and good understanding of a suite of software, including Microsoft Office.

Required

The successful candidate must meet the following Sandia Student Intern Requirements: Official acceptance into an accredited university's undergraduate program, full-time enrollment (12 credit hours), a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0, the 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. citizenship.

Knowledge of Linux and database concepts; Ability to read and execute software test plans; Ability to read and understand electrical and/or mechanical drawings.

Desired

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.

Systems Knowledge (UNIX) System programming (Java, Perl, eclipse) ; Web Programming (Java, PHP, HTML, CGI, Javascript, JSF); Database programming (SQL, MySQL); Experience with electrical or mechanical documentation.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted L-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

Benefits

At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.

EEO

Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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