R&D Intern: Photonic & Phononic Microsystems (Hybrid)

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Graduate R&D Intern to support research on sensors and communication devices for aerospace vehicles. You may design and build tools, test fixtures, and demonstrate mechanical sensing systems, while documenting results in reports or presentations.

The role allows a mix of onsite and offsite work; you must be able to commute to the assigned location when necessary and live within a reasonable distance.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Enrolled full-time in a graduate program in science, engineering, or math.
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Able to work up to 30 hours/week during the academic year, up to 40 hours/week in summer.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Custom design and build mechanical tools, prototypes, or test fixtures to support experiments for actuators.
• Demonstrate novel mechanical sensing/navigation systems, communication links, and/or power transmission systems.
• Characterize prototype devices and systems.
• Analyze and document results in reports, papers, or presentations.

Skills

CAD design

Laboratory safety

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate student in mechanical engineering

Tools

2D CAD software

3D CAD software

Machining knowledge

3D printing

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Graduate R&D Intern to support research on sensors and communication devices for aerospace vehicles. You may design and build tools, test fixtures, and demonstrate mechanical sensing systems, while documenting results in reports or presentations.

The role allows a mix of onsite and offsite work; you must be able to commute to the assigned location when necessary and live within a reasonable distance.