Summer Research Intern - Nonlinear Dynamics

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 4,800 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories offers an 8-week NOMAD internship at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Interns join 3-student project teams with 3-5 mentors per project, contributing to several challenging research topics in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Selected applicants must work onsite in New Mexico, engage in team collaborations, and present a final seminar on their research findings. Funding and compensation are structured per Sandia's intern pay scale.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, engineering mechanics or applied math.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the NOMAD internship projects at UNM.
• Collaborate with mentors and researchers on project goals and milestones.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting for final seminars.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Experimental methods

Signal processing

Model validation

Numerical methods

Measurement systems

Interpersonal communication

Education

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Aerospace engineering

Materials science

Engineering mechanics

Applied mathematics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories offers an 8-week NOMAD internship at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Interns join 3-student project teams with 3-5 mentors per project, contributing to several challenging research topics in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Selected applicants must work onsite in New Mexico, engage in team collaborations, and present a final seminar on their research findings. Funding and compensation are structured per Sandia's intern pay scale.