Sandia National Laboratories · 20 hours ago
Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - AAMU Spring 2026 Pre-Career Fair, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is a premier research and development institution that delivers essential science and engineering solutions to the United States' most pressing national security challenges. They are looking for talented graduate students to join their team for a summer internship, where interns will engage in impactful educational workforce development initiatives and contribute to advanced research projects.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research under the guidance of experienced mentors
Design and implement experiments, simulations, or computational models
Analyze complex data sets and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to research challenges
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings
Qualification
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
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S
Preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in at least one programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
A passion for research and a desire to contribute to national security and scientific advancement
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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