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Sandia National Laboratories · 2 weeks ago

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Computer Science Research Institute (CSRI), CA, Remote

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The Computer Science Research Institute (CSRI) seeks undergraduate interns to participate in collaborative research in various areas of computer science and applied mathematics, providing hands-on experience in research and software development.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting with research and development activities (reviewing existing techniques, seeking new approaches, developing computing solutions)

Helping to develop algorithms and software for the research area

Helping to run simulation codes

Collaboration with Sandia staff involved in the research area

Assisting with publication of analysis

Presenting results to the research group

Qualification

Software developmentProgramming experienceMathematical modelingParallel programmingCommunication skillsC++CFortranMatlabJavaPython

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 undergraduate program

Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

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

U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S

Preferred

Majoring in chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, statistics, or a related field

Communication skills appropriate for participating in multi-disciplinary research teams

Software development and programming experience (C++, C, Fortran, Matlab, Java, Python)

Knowledge or the interest to learn parallel programming such as MPI, OpenMP, and/or threads

Experience with mathematical modeling techniques (e.g., linear and integer programming, statistical modeling, system dynamics modeling)

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