Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Concentrating Solar Technologies, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking engineering students to join our dynamic Solar Thermal Technologies Department!

On any given day, your work may include:

• Assisting our R&D staff with technology advancements, performance improvements, test design and data collection, modeling studies, and technoeconomic analyses at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF).
• Supporting projects in supercritical CO2 systems, particle-based concentrating solar technologies, thermal energy storage components and integration to applications, molten salt projects, and solar thermal chemistry.
• Heat transfer/thermodynamic analysis, thermal analysis of high temperature falling particles, installation of components and sensors, load analysis, system control software design, synthetic chemistry, and/or materials characterization.
• Understanding and adherence to applicable Sandia National Laboratories ES&H requirements and guidelines will be important for these positions.

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

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.

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
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note:

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

• Some familiarity with Concentrating Solar Thermal technology and alternative energy
• Hands on experience working with pressure systems, flow diagrams, assembly of laboratory test stands
• Hands on chemical laboratory experience
• Experience with mechanical and electronic systems
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Lab View or any other DAQ/control software
• Experience with coding in python
• Experience in test operation and design
• Some experience with networking infrastructure
• Experience with Computer Aided Design
• Experience performing finite element analysis using software

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.

Sandia National Laboratories is a world leader in the development of renewable energy systems. Our Concentrated Solar Technologies Department located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, develops Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems in partnership with DOE, industry partners, and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) to facilitate the successful development and market deployment of utility scale solar electricity, sustainable solar fuels, and industrially relevant solar thermal chemistry.

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…