Intern, Technical Graduate Year Round - Enabling Capabilities for ModS, Remote

Sandia National Laboratories; Kansas; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an Intern Year Round - Technical Graduate to contribute to Enabling Capabilities for ModS. The role supports plan and conduct of user research, usability improvements, and prototype creation for web, desktop, and mobile applications.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in related graduate programs, hold a bachelor’s degree, and can work 30 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours in summer, with US citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor's degree.
• Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Ability to work up to 30 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user research to improve usability and efficiency of web, desktop, and mobile applications.
• Apply user centered design methodology to develop usable software products.
• Create wireframes and prototypes to communicate design ideas.
• Collaborate with user interface designers and developers to create high quality software products.
• Serve as an advocate for end users.
• Co-design and wireframe front-end user experiences.

Skills

User research

Usability methods

Wireframing

Collaboration

End-user advocacy

Front-end design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program enrollment

MS in Human Factors / UX / HSM / Information & Knowledge Management

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Intern, Technical Graduate Year Round - Enabling Capabilities for ModS, Remote

We are seeking an Intern Year Round - Technical Grad

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

Plan and conduct user research to improve usability and efficiency of web, desktop, and mobile applications

Apply user centered design methodology to develop usable software products

Create wireframes and prototypes to communicate design ideas

Collaborate with user interface designers and developers to create high quality software products

Serve as an advocate for end users

Co-design and wireframe front-end user experiences

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

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:

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 30 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

Qualifications We Desire:

Pursuing a MS in Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Systems Engineering, or Information and Knowledge Management

Experience with a wide variety of usability methods, including observational studies, user interviews, surveys, heuristic evaluations, usability testing etc.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience working in development teams using agile methodologies

Knowledge of visual design principles, information architecture, and style guides/template creation

Understand and have practical experience with web-based software application development methodologies, trends, and technologies

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 ASC program at Sandia provides state-of-the-art computer simulation capabilities as part of NNSA's mission to extend the lifetime of nuclear weapons in the stockpile without underground testing.The ASC program at Sandia provides state-of-the-art computer simulation capabilities as part of NNSA's mission to extend the lifetime of nuclear weapons in the stockpile without underground testing. While these tools enable scientists and engineers to gain a comprehensive understanding of nuclear weapons, they are also revolutionizing the way in which many innovative products are engineered. In fact, the computing, modeling, and simulation tools developed in the ASC program are leveraged by a variety of other national security programs.The ASC program at Sandia provides state-of-the‑art computer simulation capabilities as part of NNSA's mission to extend the lifetime of nuclear weapons in the stockpile without underground testing. While these tools enable scientists and engineers to gain a comprehensive understanding of nuclear weapons, they are also revolutionizing the way in which many innovative products are engineered. In fact, the computing, modeling, and simulation tools developed in the ASC program are leveraged by a variety of other national security programs.

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 L‑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 the 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.

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• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
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• By following the best practices outlined, this ensures that recruiters can accurately determine your qualifications for the position