Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago
Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Resilient Energy and Distributed Systems Integration - Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking an Intern Summer - R&D Graduate to join their Resilient Energy and Distributed Systems Integration department. The role involves documenting results, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting the development and validation of numerical models for energy systems.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Document results and contribute to technical reports, presentations, and research summaries
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team across university and national laboratory environments
Support the development and validation of numerical models for energy power conversion and microgrid systems using MATLAB/Simulink
Assist with simulation studies of power electronics converters, coordinated control strategies, energy integration and applications
Contribute to the development of control algorithms for power conversion architectures
Help analyze simulation and experimental data to assess system performance, stability, and efficiency under varying operating conditions
Participate in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) experiments for grid integration and microgrid-scale validation of marine energy systems
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
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, and Python
Familiarity with design optimization
Familiarity with Hardware in the loop tests
Experience developing numerical models for energy systems
Computer science or cybersecurity training
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
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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