Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year-Round - Technical Security Systems, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking an Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year-Round for the Technical Security Systems (TSS) team. This onsite role supports a Security Operations Center and field operations—design, installation, maintenance and testing of security hardware—within a high-functioning department.

You will collaborate across teams to learn Sandia's mission and respond to national security needs while gaining hands-on experience with security systems, networks, and

Qualifications

• 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 secure and maintain a U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members responding to national security needs.
• Work with partner organizations across a variety of areas to learn Sandia's mission.
• Join the Technical Security Systems department's SOC and field operations for design, installation, maintenance and testing on-site security and surveillance hardware.
• Support the site electronic security system, networks, engineering drawings, and project management as part of a high functioning team.

Job description

Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year-Round - Technical Security Systems, Onsite

We are seeking a Year Round - Technical Undergraduate Intern to join our dynamic team!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members responding to national security needs.
• Work with partner organizations across a variety of areas allowing you to learn more about Sandia and its Mission.
• Work very closely with the other members of the department by joining a high functioning team within the Technical Security Systems (TSS) department, which consists of a Security Operations Center (SOC) and is the central communications hub of the security systems. The second area entails field operations which consists of design, installation, maintenance and testing on-site security and surveillance hardware. The third area researches the requirements and tests components and systems to assure that they meet strict standards and guidelines.
• Team with all members of the organization to learn and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the site electronic security system, computer network/infrastructure, engineering drawings, and project management.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

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

• 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 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

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer/Information Systems Type Major, or related field.
• Excellent teaming and communication skills.
• Career interests in Safeguards and Security at a national laboratory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

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.

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.

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.