Sandia - Albuquerque, NM

posted 19 days ago

Part-time - Intern
Albuquerque, NM
National Security and International Affairs

About the position

Are you passionate about research related to materials science and the behavior of metals? If so, you may want to consider applying to join Sandia's Materials Mechanics & 3D Materials Characterization team as an Undergraduate Intern. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with other inter-disciplinary research groups within Sandia National Labs to tackle unique research problems related to three-dimensional materials characterization and ductile mechanics. Our team has an immediate opportunity for a year-round undergraduate intern focused on testing structural properties of metals, microscopy, and materials behavior.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze mechanical data using Excel, Matlab, and other software
  • Compile results into presentations, posters, memos, and publications for scientific journals
  • Perform laboratory experiments to assess the strength and ductility of metals using servo hydraulic load frames
  • Apply various image and data processing techniques to produce quantitative measures of microstructure, defects and/or other features of interest from a variety of data sources, including X-ray tomography, diffraction contrast tomography, scanning electron microscopy, and electron backscatter diffraction.

Requirements

  • Currently attending and enrolled full time 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 25 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

  • Knowledge of image analysis techniques and familiarity with image analysis software such as ORS Dragonfly, FIJI, and Matlab
  • Computer skills including Microsoft office including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Data analysis, reporting, and programming.
  • Experience in computer programming for equipment control or data reduction (e.g. Labview, Matlab, Python and other commercial software)
  • Knowledge of mechanical properties of metals such as yield strength, ductility, etc.
  • Experience in materials science, metallurgy, or materials characterization techniques
  • Experience documenting and presenting work in reports, memos, and presentations
  • Mechanical skills such as working with power tools, hand tools, and assembling systems

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 and 4/10 compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting
  • Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
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