Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - Metallurgy & Welding Engineering, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories invites an R&D Undergraduate Year-Round Intern in Metallurgy & Welding Engineering to support metallographic sample prep, imaging, and data analysis on an onsite basis in Albuquerque, NM. You will work with a team to develop processes, interpret results, and contribute to ongoing projects.

The role requires a full-time undergraduate student in a relevant engineering field, a 3.0 GPA, and the ability to balance lab work with coursework. Security clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours/week during the school year and up to 40 hours/week in summer
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallographic samples and interpret images
• Apply materials/process development and property characterization principles
• Interact with the team to develop parameters and run experiments
• Evaluate data and create graphic representations
• Participate in team meetings and projects

Skills

Metallography prep

Microscopy imaging

Data interpretation

Presentation software

Education

Undergraduate, Materials/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher

Full-time undergraduate enrollment

Tools

Solidworks

Thermo-Calc

MATLAB

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

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Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - Metallurgy & Welding Engineering, Onsite

The Metallurgy and Welding Engineering team is seeking support from an R&D Undergraduate Year-Round Intern!

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Prepare metallographic samples, collect and interpret metallographic images

Apply fundamental materials and metallurgical process development and property characterization principles to Metallurgy issues and challenges

Interact with members of the team to develop process parameters and conduct experiments

Evaluate, assess, and handle data and create and modify graphic representations of data

Participate in team meetings and projects

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM as their school schedule allows.

Salary Range:

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx) .

Qualifications We Require:

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum 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

Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Qualifications We Desire:

Enrolled in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree program.

Completion of Basic Science and Engineering Undergraduate Laboratories, Basic Physics, Basic Chemistry, and Introduction to Engineering Courses.

Hands on experience with metallographic sample preparation

Familiarity with microscopy techniques and imaging

The intern should be majoring in mechanical, materials, electrical, or related engineering or SEM discipline. La boratory experience

Use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software, and can use and/or learn design and scientific software e.g.,Solidworks, Thermo-Calc, Matlab, etc.

Knowledge of metallurgy is a huge plus.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Metallurgy and Welding Engineering Department is the principal organization for metallurgy research and development throughout Sandia. Our expertise covers a broad range of experimental and predictive capabilities that apply fundamental process as well as applied physical and mechanical metallurgy principles. Specific technical areas include laser welding, failure analysis, mechanical testing, physical metallurgy, and others. Our scientific focus is on materials structures, properties, performance and reliability. We support an extensive variety of national security programs and we are highly engaged in providing collaborative, innovative materials science and systems-based engineering solutions.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

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 DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.