Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Advanced Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an Intern – Summer R&D Undergraduate.

• Assist with the synthesis of sputtered nanogranular composites.
• Assist with structural, electrical, and magnetic thin film characterization.
• Perform material synthesis, data collection, data analysis, and maintain a safe laboratory work environment.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Interns earn competitive pay rates based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Pay will be determined during the hiring process.

• Currently 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. citizen, legal permanent resident, asylee, or refugee in the U.S.

Note:

If you have not earned a high‑school diploma or equivalent, please apply for a high‑school intern position.

• Student pursuing a physics, chemistry, materials science, or similar degree.
• Ambition and initiative.
• Outstanding academic performance.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work independently and self‑sufficiently as part of a larger team with high reliability and attention to detail.
• Experience with material synthesis and/or characterization, especially physical vapor deposition, X‑ray diffraction, and electron microscopy.

This posting will be open for applications for at least seven (7) calendar days, with the possibility of extension.

The Advanced Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials Department (1876) conducts research, development, and application of physical and chemical sciences to critical materials technologies. The department focuses on five thrusts, including DFT calculations, advanced semiconductor growth, materials characterization, nanostructure fabrication, and metal/dielectric deposition.

Sandia National Laboratories is a premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation.

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.