Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Richland, WA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Intern
Richland, WA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a dedicated and motivated undergraduate student to join our Earth System Science Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary projects that study the environmental impact of renewable energy systems, including conventional hydropower, marine and hydrokinetic energy, and wind power. The successful candidate will support the design, testing, and fabrication of various sensors and autonomous sensing platforms, as well as energy harvesting devices for sensors. Daily tasks will involve digital signal acquisition in both laboratory and field settings, data processing and analysis, and contributing to the writing of journal articles and reports. The role will include specific project work such as studying the environmental impact of renewable energy systems by detecting and tracking aquatic life using underwater acoustic telemetry. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in the development of energy harvesting solutions for sensing systems in remote environments, such as oceans and arctic regions, and the prototyping of micro-battery technologies for small sensors and transmitters. This position emphasizes advanced device design, testing, prototype fabrication, and data analysis, providing valuable research experience that can launch a successful career in the field. Candidates interested in making a positive impact on the world and gaining hands-on research experience are encouraged to apply. Many students return for multiple internships and successfully transition into full-time positions after graduation, highlighting the potential for career growth within PNNL.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in interdisciplinary projects to study the environmental impact of renewable energy systems.
  • Support the design, testing, and fabrication of sensors and autonomous sensing platforms.
  • Assist in the development of energy harvesting devices for sensors.
  • Conduct digital signal acquisition in laboratory and field settings.
  • Process and analyze data collected from experiments.
  • Contribute to the writing of journal articles and reports.

Requirements

  • Must have a high school diploma/GED or higher.
  • Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university.
  • Must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Nice-to-haves

  • Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering program.
  • Ability to work well independently and in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and a high value on data quality and accuracy.
  • Hands-on experience with hand tools, general laboratory equipment, and computer electronics.
  • Experience with circuit design and assembly.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB scripting or Python for data processing.
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other general electrical test equipment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Telework options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Company funded pension plan
  • 401k savings plan
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