Intern, R&D Undergrad Summer - Systems Analysis, Remote

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an R&D Undergrad level summer intern to help with our systems analysis research and development. As an intern in Sandia's 8710 Group, you will help advance systems analysis projects under the direction of Sandia technical staff.

On any given day, you may be called on to contribute to one or more of the following activities:

* Assist with systematic investigation, analysis, or experimentation to discover or revise knowledge of system phenomena and discover new approaches to optimizing system performance.

* Create new understandings and capabilities by using the scientific method's hypothesis, test, and evaluation techniques; critical review; or similar research and development methods.

* Create and apply an analytic framework that utilizes quantitative and qualitative measures germane to stakeholder's objectives.

* Work with multi-disciplinary teams to incorporate necessary subject matter expertise and domain knowledge for gaining an intimate knowledge of the system and its linkages and influences.

* Assist with and contribute to technical publications and deliver presentations.

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

Salary Range

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.

Qualifications We Require

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

* 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.

Note:

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

Qualifications We Desire

* Political Science, International Relations, or SEM discipline

* Strong technical skills, especially demonstrated expertise/skill in conflict analysis

* Experience in at least one of the following methodologies: experimental design, qualitative research, analytic gaming

* Strong background in strategic conflict research

* Applicants must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment as part of a team of engineers and researchers

* Excellent oral and written presentation skills

* The ideal candidate will have an interest in or experience with conducting self-driven research

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.

About Our Team

The Systems Research & Analysis III Department (8716) is part of the six-department System Analysis & Engineering Group in the Sandia/California DHS & Defense Systems Center. We provide national leaders with reliable, unbiased and comprehensive information on viable engineering and strategy options, and on the effectiveness, risks, benefits, and potential unintended consequences of those options. Projects span DHS, DOE, DoD, and internal sponsors.

We are a multidisciplinary group with a strong science and engineering emphasis, skilled at applying a broad systems perspective to national and global security challenges. The analysis work of the department has a cyber security emphasis in collaboration with cyber-related organizations across the laboratory in CA and NM, and department researchers also lead and support efforts in domains including nuclear deterrence and stability, homeland security, global security, and internal Sandia decision support.

In these complex problem areas, we employ independent thinking, creativity, and a variety of advanced science and engineering tools and methods across the lifecycle of national security issues. Projects range from months to years in duration, with teams forming in dynamic collaborations across the Group and with organizations throughout the laboratory to draw upon world-class technical expertise.

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

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