Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year Round - Advanced uSystems Rad Effects, Hybrid

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking an Intern Year Round - Technical Undergraduate for the Advanced uSystems Radiation Effects team. The role combines onsite and offsite work, focusing on semiconductor testing and radiation studies to support national security objectives.

The internship requires active enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and the ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours in the

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program.
• 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 acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing of semiconductor wafers and packaged parts in x-ray and gamma-ray environments.
• Analyze current-voltage relationships for radiation effects in microelectronics.
• Summarize results and present findings in professional venues.

Skills

Electronics measurement techniques

Radiation effects in microelectronics

Publications

Education

Undergraduate student (full-time)

GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher

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Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year Round - Advanced uSystems Rad Effects, Hybrid

We are seeking an Intern Year Round - Technical Undergrad

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

Perform electrical testing of semiconductor wafers and packaged parts in x-ray and gamma-ray environments.

Analyze current-voltage relationships for radiation effects in microelectronics.

Summarize results and present findings in professional venues.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

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 a related accredited undergraduate program

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 acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. Clearance is required to start.

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

Qualifications We Desire:

Demonstrated knowledge of electronics measurement techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of radiation effects in microelectronics.

Demonstrated record of publications.

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 Advanced Microsystems Radiation Effects and Analysis team develops, integrates, characterizes, and assures the radiation hardness of advanced microsystems technologies for the nation¿s nuclear deterrence mission. Our research and development focuses on key technology areas of: advanced CMOS; radio-frequency (rf), power, and other analog applications; photonics and optoelectronics; compound semiconductors; non-volatile memories (NVM); micro-electro-mechanical (MEM) sensors and actuators; and heterogeneous integration among these disparate technologies.

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:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.

• Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities