Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Exp Structural Dynamics, Remote

Sandia Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

59d • Remote

About The Position

The Engineering Sciences Center is seeking a student intern to contribute to the understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures to operational and laboratory environments. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual capable of supporting programs in this technical area. The successful candidate will have a strong technical interest in experimental structural dynamics and will be responsible for setting up and performing experiments and processing the resulting data. The Structural Dynamics Department (01522) is an integral part of the Engineering Sciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories. Our Center is the steward of engineering mechanics and dynamics for Sandia, and we are dedicated to solving our customer¿s most pressing and important national security problems. Our department comprises the System-Level Vibration Testing Lab and the Modal Lab. The Vibe Lab specializes in conducting mission-critical mechanical environments tests for qualification and acceptance evidence of full systems. The Modal Lab specializes in experimental diagnostic methods to characterize the inherent dynamic properties of structures and their complex response under operational environments. We also support instrumentation efforts for high-consequence environmental tests and field data collection operations. We collaborate closely with our colleagues in the Analytical Structural Dynamics and Environmental Engineering departments. Our department also maintains a considerable R&D portfolio with focus areas including hybrid system modeling/substructuring, advanced multi-axis ground testing methods, nonlinear dynamics, transfer path analysis, experimental uncertainty quantification, and high-speed non-contact diagnostics. Our mission is to support the qualification of systems critical to our nation¿s security and to constantly pursue new avenues for excellence through fundamental research and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vibrations, acoustics, structural mechanics, materials science, modal analysis, non-destructive inspection or structural dynamics laboratory testing
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Ability to interact well with fellow technical workers of diverse technical background
• Desired degree majors: Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Optical, or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics

Responsibilities

• Assist staff members in structural dynamics, vibration, acoustics, shock, or solid mechanics testing
• Process data or script processes using various software systems, including MatLab, Python, LabView, SolidWorks, etc.
• Conduct independent research on current state of the art in these fields utilizing scientific literature
• Plan and design experiments, write reports in PowerPoint or Word
• Mentor and lead undergraduate students on experimental projects
• Complete a conference or journal publication

Benefits

• 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