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Sandia National Laboratories · 2 hours ago

Intern, Technical Undergraduate 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. They are seeking a Technical Undergraduate Intern to assist in various technical assignments related to the operations, maintenance, safety basis, and configuration management of nuclear facilities and associated experimental activities.

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

Provide technical support in accelerator operations, radiation effects experiments with accelerators, and radiation dosimetry

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

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringHealth physicsMathematicsAnalytical analysisTechnical supportConfiguration managementRadiation dosimetryReactor operations

Required

Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited related undergraduate 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

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical), health physics, or math

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 and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance