Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Science of Extreme Environments Research & Innovation (SEERI) Program, Onsite

Sandia Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

73d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Summer - R&D Graduate Interns to join our dynamic team in Summer 2026. The position entails working in and supporting operations in Tech Area V which consists of two research reactors, the Annular Core Research Reactor and the Critical Experiments reactor, an Auxiliary Hot Cell Facility for waste processing, a Gamma Irradiation Facility, and a Radiation Metrology Laboratory. These student internships exist to assist in various technical assignments related to the operations, maintenance, safety basis, and configuration management of both existing and future nuclear facilities and associated experimental activities. On any given day, you may be called on to: Perform analytical analysis in support of irradiation effects and nuclear core performance. Provide Research and Development support in reactor operations, radiation effects experiments, radiation dosimetry, nuclear criticality, and critical assembly technical design. Provide Research and Development support in accelerator operations, modeling accelerator and/or diode performance for design development, radiation effects experiments with accelerators, and radiation dosimetry. Provide Research and Development support for configuration management of key nuclear safety systems and experimental equipment in utilized in reactor experiments, reactor operations, engineering, and maintenance.

Requirements

• 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 maintatin a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

• BS in engineering (nuclear, electrical, mechanical), health physics, or math discipline

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical analysis in support of irradiation effects and nuclear core performance.
• Provide Research and Development support in reactor operations, radiation effects experiments, radiation dosimetry, nuclear criticality, and critical assembly technical design.
• Provide Research and Development support in accelerator operations, modeling accelerator and/or diode performance for design development, radiation effects experiments with accelerators, and radiation dosimetry.
• Provide Research and Development support for configuration management of key nuclear safety systems and experimental equipment in utilized in reactor experiments, reactor operations, engineering, and maintenance.

Benefits

• 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 vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees