Los Alamos National Laboratory Internships

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  • Hydrology Graduate Research Associate

    **Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. The Earth System Observations Group (EES-14) in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking summer internship applications from diverse candidates with expertise in surface hydrology (streamflow), nonlinear dynamical systems, and data driven approaches for time series forecasting. Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
    $64k-81k yearly est.19d ago

  • Virtual Cyber Network Operations Intern

    Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.
    $29k-38k yearly est.16d ago

  • Intern - Business Development, Business Grad Year Round

    Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. The role will require you to work closely with the business development leads in support of Sandia's Energy and Homeland Security (E/HS) programs. As a Sandia Business Intern, you will be working for the California Business Development organization (8149). Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. * Engage with the Sandia intern community, which will include previous and current Sandia interns and special program participants Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
    $41k-53k yearly est.22d ago

  • Intern - Enterprise Service Management - Technical Undergraduate Year Round

    Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.
    $47k-65k yearly est.19d ago

  • Intern- Cyber Assurance -Technical Graduate Year Round

    Our team and provides cyber assurance expertise in support of the national security mission of Sandia National Labs.
    $65k-78k yearly est.5d ago

  • Data Scientist - Mission Systems Analysis (Early Career)

    For over 70 years, Sandia National Laboratories has defined and brought into existence some of the most importance scientific and engineering advances in global security.
    $88.6k-146.2k yearly14d ago

  • Intern- Mechanical Engineering - R&D Graduate Year Round

    + Earned bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant areas. + Knowledge in basic mechanical engineering design and principles Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.
    $41k-57k yearly est.11d ago

  • Intern - Facilities Project Management - Technical Undergraduate Year-Round

    * Knowledge in scheduling, project management, construction, and/or safety oversight Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. * Currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in engineering, architecture, project management, or construction management * Support Project Management and Construction Management professionals in the execution of their daily tasks Center 4800, Facilities Management and Engineering, owns and operates buildings, plans for campus development, and directs fire protection for Sandia National Laboratories. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
    $41k-56k yearly est.22d ago

  • R&D Atmospheric Science Distinguished Scientist

    * Support Sandia's role in the management of DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facilities for the North Slope of Alaska (NSA) and Tethered Balloon System (TBS) Are you an experienced atmospheric or earth system scientist interested in leading research development efforts in atmospheric and climate sciences within Sandia's Climate Security Center? Join Sandia to work on cross-disciplinary teams in support of Sandia's overarching mission of delivering "Exceptional Service in the National Interest" and the Climate Security Center's mission of "Accelerating Innovation to Save the Planet". Sandia's Atmospheric Sciences Department is currently seeking an experienced R&D atmospheric or environmental scientist at the Distinguished Member of Technical Staff level. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
    $138.6k-235.5k yearly12d ago

  • Intelligence and Space Research Graduate Division Internship Program

    **Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. **Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. The ISR GRA program offers paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduate students in a variety of Intelligence and Space Research projects. The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at the Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking highly motivated graduate students (UGS) looking for a challenging internship.
    $50k-61k yearly est.19d ago

  • Postdoctoral Appointee - Concentrating Solar

    Bidder Eligibility: This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. Employees must remain in their current position for one year before applying for a new position, with the exception of student interns. Application of this requirement will not supersede collective bargaining agreements. See collective bargaining labor agreements for represented bidder eligibility requirements for represented employees. Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date. What Your Job Will Be Like: We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Postdoctoral Appointee to support one or more large DOE Gen3 projects focused on rapidly designing, modeling, building, and testing components and systems to utilize heat from concentrated sunlight for electricity generation, decarbonized industrial processes, and the creation of solar fuels. Expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and solid mechanics is desirable, along with test design for commissioning and operations of thermal energy storage systems. Projects could include optimization of thermal energy storage systems, integration of large-scale components, solar reactor/receivers, particle-based systems, or molten salt-based systems. Use your passion and creativity to devise cutting edge engineering solutions alongside a multi-disciplinary renewable energy team of expert scientists and engineers. Your work, centered on concentrating solar applications could ultimately include a span of activities we do for other mission areas at the Labs. On any given day, you may be called on to: + Independently conduct and deliver your own R&D activities or projects under leadership of senior staff; these activities and projects may be theoretical, computational and/or experimental and will often require working in teams that can include partners from other institutions + Work with Sandia's technology transfer and licensing professionals to move successful R&D from the Labs to industry + Assist or lead in the development of proposals to seek funding from sponsors and customers for new or ongoing R&D projects in CSP + Disseminate R&D outcomes and the departments capabilities in various forms including journal article publications and by presenting papers at national and international conferences + Potentially represent Sandia and the department in national or international committees relating to conferences, standards, and publications Qualifications We Require: + PhD in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, with demonstrated expertise in the fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and/or solid mechanics + Excellent technical writing skills as demonstrated in scientific publication(s) + Experience in design, operation, measurement, and control with high temperature systems + Experience with engineering software packages, such as Ansys Fluent, Engineering Equation Solver (EES), or MATLAB Qualifications We Desire: + Prior academic or professional experience in particle-based concentrating solar components and systems including heliostats, particle heat exchangers, particle receivers, particle lifts + Prior academic experience in utilizing particle-based concentrating solar power for the decarbonization of carbon-intensive industrial processes such as phosphate-based calcination used in cement manufacturing + Well-developed communication, oral presentation, and leadership skills + Prior experience with LabVIEW + Capable of communicating with and supervising the work of fabricators, machinists, welders, and electricians + Experience in the design and operation of thermal equipment where hardware is taken through concept generation, design, manufacturing, and testing + Knowledge of traditional manufacturing techniques (e.g., welding, machining, bending, brazing, sheet metal forming) About Our Team: Sandia National Laboratories is a world leader in the development of renewable energy systems with a long history of demonstrating some of the most significant technical advances in the field. Our Concentrating Solar Technologies Department located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducts research and operates facilities that support the development of large-scale concepts in solar receivers, heliostats, thermal energy storage, and other aspects of thermal energy conversion. Facilities at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) include a 6 MWth heliostat field with 214 heliostats, a 200 ft solar tower with multiple test bays, a high-temperature/high-pressure flowing molten salt test loop, optical characterization tools, a 16 kWth solar furnace, and long-range heliostat analysis tools. The world-class facilities and extensive experience of researchers in the department provide the opportunity to make significant technological impacts in utility-scale solar electric generation, solar fuels and thermochemical cycles, high flux materials, thermal storage, and related fields, and also in development of future, disruptive technologies. Excellent opportunities exist to provide new technology options in support of our nation's renewable energy industry and to apply our core strengths in other areas of investigation. About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: + Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide + Extraordinary co-workers + Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world + Career advancement and enrichment opportunities + 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification. Security Clearance: This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date. EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law. Job ID: 689806
    $51k-73k yearly est.22d ago

  • Building Automation Systems Controls Undergraduate Student Intern

    Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. **Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. Students selected for the Undergraduate Student Internship Program (UGS) in Engineering are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
    $65k-79k yearly est.6d ago

  • Masters Intern - Development of Mobile & Web Applications

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage.
    $42k-50k yearly est.13d ago

  • Intern - Digital Engineering Solutions - Technical High School Year-Round

    Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.
    $47k-64k yearly est.19d ago

  • Post Masters Internship in Viral Dynamic Modeling and Data Analysis

    **Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. Located innorthern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is amultidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalfof national security.
    $45k-56k yearly est.50d ago

  • R&D Geomechanics Researcher (Experienced)

    Bidder Eligibility: Level promotions (Member to Senior, Member to Principal, and Senior to Principal) may be permitted, but are not guaranteed, on this requisition. Employees must remain in their current position for one year before applying for a new position, with the exception of student interns. Application of this requirement will not supersede collective bargaining agreements. See collective bargaining labor agreements for represented bidder eligibility requirements for represented employees. Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date. Salary Range: $101,400 - $201,400 *Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential. What Your Job Will Be Like: Sandia Geomechanics Department is seeking a research scientist (R&D S&E Geosciences Engineer-Experienced) to support computation geomechanics modeling and/or experimental geomechanics testing within our geomechanics laboratory. The selected candidate will be expected to support a wide variety of national security projects such as nuclear non-proliferation, energy security and climate security. Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories. On any given day, you may be called on to: + Analyze data and publish reports or peer-reviewed journal articles + Collaborate with researchers with a wide variety of backgrounds including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mechanical engineering, computational sciences, and other types of science and engineering + Plan and conduct material characterization experiments in the geomechanics laboratory - OR - Develop computational mechanics models to examine single and multi-phenomenological subsurface interactions for the purposes of energy storage/recovery and national security challenges + Propose and lead various projects that provide exceptional service in the national interest and expand capabilities within the department and Sandia Qualifications We Require: + Master's degree plus 4 years of experience or a Ph.D. in geomechanics, rock mechanics, mechanical/civil engineering, or a relevant STEM discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and experience + Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance + Demonstrated written and oral communication skills as evidenced through conference presentations and professional publications Qualifications We Desire: + Proven experience in geomechanical testing, AND/OR computational geomechanical modeling + Experience and ability to plan and lead laboratory or research projects + Demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner and within budget + Proficiency conducting in-situ site characterization (geological characterization) through geomechanical tests coupled with multi-physics experimentation such as stress, permeability, geophysical methods, or other types of assessments + Experience with computational modeling and/or analytical methods such as machine learning or high-performance computing + Demonstrated experience in proposal writing + For those with geomechanical testing experience: experience with instrumentation, measurements, data acquisition, experiment control systems, design of experimental components, sample prepartion, fixturing, troubleshooting, and prototyping + Demonstrated experience in data analytics and programming with languages such as python, Matlab, Labview, C/C++, or other similar types of programming languages About Our Team: The Geomechanics Department addresses cross-cutting issues in the geosciences and geoengineering related to rock mass characterization, rock mass mechanics, development of numerical codes and numerical simulations, validation of material models and design procedures, and rock mass site monitoring. Supported by combinations of laboratory work and in situ observations, the Geomechanics Department emphasizes: characterization of natural fracture systems; identification and modeling of rock deformation and failure processes; laboratory determinations of thermomechanical and transport properties of competent rock and natural fractures, including studies of coupled effects; extrapolation of laboratory measurements to field conditions; in situ stress measurements and evaluation of in situ boundary conditions; and laboratory and bench-scale validation studies. About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: + Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide + Extraordinary co-workers + Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world + Career advancement and enrichment opportunities + 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification. Security Clearance: Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law. Job ID: 690053
    $101.4k-201.4k yearly5d ago

  • Intern - Business Development, Business Grad Year Round

    + Perform all aspects of the business development framework from business and competitive intelligence to customer engagement The role will require you to work closely with the business development leads in support of Sandia's Energy and Homeland Security (E/HS) programs. As a Sandia Business Intern, you will be working for the California Business Development organization (8149). Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Sandia's Business Development organization has responsibilities for federal and commercial business development, partnership development, intellectual property management and technology transfer. + Partner with assigned business development leads to develop and execute program engagement strategies
    $41k-53k yearly est.60d+ ago

  • Intern - Financial, IT, Cyber Security, Business Operations - Technical Graduate Year-Round

    Internal Audit of Financial, Information Technology (IT), Cyber Security, Business Operations, Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) and Safeguards and Security provides assurance to Sandia management and the Board of Managers by performing essential independent and objective appraisals, analyses, audits, and advisory services. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. As an integral part of Sandia's risk assessment and risk management strategy, our services are aligned with strategic management objectives, consistent with our company's core values and known best business practices. Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.
    $43k-64k yearly est.22d ago

  • Python and Julia for Climate Modeling Graduate Internship

    **Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. In addition to applying online, please send your application package to Dr. Van Roekel (lvanroekel@lanl.gov), including "Python and Julia for Ocean Modeling Graduate Internship" in the email subject line. Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks exceptional candidates to work with a multi institutional team to fundamentally advance our analysis capabilities for the DOE's Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM).
    $64k-74k yearly est.25d ago

  • Engineering Technologist Undergraduate Internship Program

    **Work Location:** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
    $58k-70k yearly est.11d ago

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