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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Science of Extreme Environments Research & Innovation (SEERI) Program, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The R&D Graduate Intern will support operations in various nuclear facilities and assist in technical assignments related to reactor operations and radiation effects experiments.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform analytical analysis in support of irradiation effects and nuclear core performance

Provide Research and Development support in reactor operations, radiation effects experiments, radiation dosimetry, nuclear criticality, and critical assembly technical design

Provide Research and Development support in accelerator operations, modeling accelerator and/or diode performance for design development, radiation effects experiments with accelerators, and radiation dosimetry

Provide Research and Development support for configuration management of key nuclear safety systems and experimental equipment in utilized in reactor experiments, reactor operations, engineering, and maintenance

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringRadiation dosimetryReactor operationsAnalytical analysisConfiguration managementTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Preferred

BS in engineering (nuclear, electrical, mechanical), health physics, or math discipline

Benefits

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

Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance