Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round - Structural Dynamics, Remote

Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque, NM

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Remote - Albuquerque, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Engineering Sciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a student intern to assist in understanding the dynamic behavior of structures in various environments. This role is designed for a motivated individual with a strong technical interest in experimental structural dynamics, who will support programs by setting up and performing experiments, as well as processing the resulting data.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff members, postdoctoral appointees, and graduate student interns in structural dynamics, vibration, acoustics, shock, or solid mechanics testing.
• Process data or script processes using various software systems, including MatLab, Python, LabView, SolidWorks, etc.
• Research current state of the art in these fields utilizing scientific literature.
• Plan and design experiments, write reports in PowerPoint or Word.

Requirements

• Currently attending and enrolled full time 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 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with vibrations, acoustics, structural mechanics, materials science, modal analysis, or structural dynamics laboratory testing.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with fellow technical workers of diverse technical backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level.
• Flexible work arrangements including 9/80 and 4/10 workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting options.
• Generous vacations and strong medical benefits.
• Competitive 401k and relocation assistance.
• Learning opportunities and career advancement.