Radar Systems Intern — Year-Round Tech High School

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking a Year Round - Technical High School Intern to join our Radar ISR Systems Department. You will collaborate with engineers to explore radar systems, perform design and integration tasks, and support system testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in RF/microwave topics, requires minimum GPA 3.0, 16 years old, and ability to work 25 hours weekly during the school year or up to 40 hours in summer. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Meet minimum GPA requirements: 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Attending a local high school and enrolled full time.
• Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week in summer.
• Minimum 16 years of age.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Team with engineers to analyze, design, and develop radar systems, subsystems, and modules.
• Help with system-level design and integration.
• Perform system test and qualification.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software designs.
• Learn how research activities support program needs.

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

STEM fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

High school student

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking a Year Round - Technical High School Intern to join our Radar ISR Systems Department. You will collaborate with engineers to explore radar systems, perform design and integration tasks, and support system testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in RF/microwave topics, requires minimum GPA 3.0, 16 years old, and ability to work 25 hours weekly during the school year or up to 40 hours in summer. Onsite work is required.