Student Intern - Nanoelectronics Undergrad Summer

Job Title: Student Intern - Nanoelectronics Undergrad Summer

Job ID: 643720

Organization: 01130

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 Nanosystems Synthesis and Analysis Department consists of CINT scientific research staff assigned to the Physical, Chemical, & Nanosciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories. CINT is a DOE/Office of Science National User Facility operated jointly by Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories with facilities at both Laboratories.  The CINT Science Department is dedicated to establishing the scientific principles that govern the design, performance, and integration of nanoscale materials into microscale and macroscale systems and devices.

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 Specification

Applications are invited for a student internship at Sandia National Laboratories to work in a nanoelectronics laboratory.  The experiments performed in this lab involve electrical behavior of very small structures which allow us to observe quantum mechanical effects.  The sensitive measurements of electrical properties needed for nanoelectronics requires circuits and computer control of measurement equipment.  The student hired for this position will help in constructing  and testing circuits, building lab infrastructure and interfacing electronics to a computer.

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 during the spring term immediately preceding the internship period (12 credit hours), a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0, and the ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship duration. U.S. citizenship.

We are seeking students with an interest in general physics laboratory work and electronics.  The student should enjoy working with their hands and building things.  Experience with electronics and programming would be useful.

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.

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