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Sandia National Laboratories · 4 hours ago

Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - III-V Microelectronics, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a motivated R&D Graduate intern to join their compound semiconductor microelectronics research and development team, where the intern will work on III-V compound semiconductor research and development using molecular beam epitaxy and microfabrication processes.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop epitaxial processes

Incorporate novel epitaxy into high performance devices

Evaluate device characteristics to improve epitaxy

Material characterization

Interpret and use material and device test data to improve growth processes and device epitaxial design

Qualification

Molecular Beam EpitaxyMicrofabrication ProcessesMaterials CharacterizationDevice TestingInterest in MicroelectronicsTeam CollaborationClear Communication

Required

Earned bachelor's degree

Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 30 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

Preferred

Desired Majors: Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Interest in microelectronics growth, fabrication, design, and engineering principles

Experience with molecular beam epitaxy

Interest in supporting national security and US government missions

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to interact well in a team environment

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