Student Intern - Technical Graduate Summer

Job Title: Student Intern - Technical Graduate Summer

Job ID: 643618

Organization: 08131

Location: Livermore, CA

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 Radiation and Nuclear (Rad/Nuc) Detection Materials and Analysis Department (8131) applies radiation physics and chemistry to solve a variety of national security problems. Typical projects include: design and prototype of novel radiation generating devices; computational materials science applied to discovery and reliability of radiation sensitive materials; synthesis of novel scintillators that operate via new physical mechanisms; materials science of semiconductor radiation detectors; modeling of radiation transport to help identify radiation sources; radiography/non-destructive evaluation of complex devices and materials; research into new designs for active interrogation; and research into non-intrusive inspection for threat detection. The department supports a number of government agencies and expects to grow with new customers.

Job Summary

Performs work as an entry- to mid-level member of the workforce within a science and engineering environment involving graduate-level assignments, which may include 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 working collaboratively with technical staff on developmental research, analysis of technology and engineering options, project design, testing, formulating conclusions, data collection, and analyzing experimental data.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of technical principles and processes. Understanding of and demonstrated ability to use a variety of research tools. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment. Demonstrated knowledge of project management. Extensive knowledge 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 graduate program, full-time enrollment during the spring term immediately preceding the internship period (9 credit hours), a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0, and the ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer. U.S. citizenship.

Desired

Desired skills include experience in running and performing analysis with the MCNP Monte Carlo transport code. Knowledge of imaging/inspection technologies.

Security Clearance

No clearance required. This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance. Sandia will conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record checks, and employment and education verifications. Further, employees in New Mexico must pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to the work site. 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, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. If hired without a clearance, and one subsequently becomes required or you bid on positions that require a DOE-granted security clearance, a pre-processing background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for DOE-granted security clearances must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance as required for the position.

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. Click here for further details and application