Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Storage & Transportation Tech, NM, Remote

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Storage & Transportation Tech, NM, Remote

The Nuclear Energy Fuel Cycle program area is seeking a dedicated Intern Year Round - R&D Grad student to join our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers who are passionate about their work. You will be conducting innovative research in applied AI and machine learning for safeguards and security of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. This work entails utilizing a wide range of skills including modeling and simulation, data science, and machine learning. The ideal candidate would be willing to learn the skills and background needed to complete tasks in the Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering work space.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Work remotely in a dynamic work environment

• Implement and/or apply state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms;

• Find and present on the applicability of trending research areas;

• Contribute to the development of modeling and simulation tools;

• Independently triage various types of errors (software bugs, modeling errors, design errors, etc.)

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 (https://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx) .

Qualifications We Require:

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum 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 maintatin a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Qualifications We Desire:

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Classwork, research experience, or personal projects related to nuclear fuel cycle or applied AI;

• Experience with programming tools;

• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate ideas and present them in oral and written form;

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a larger team;

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 Storage and Transportation Technologies Department conducts R&D to support the development of the technical basis for the extended storage and transportation of commercial used nuclear fuel, and safeguards and security modeling and simulation for facilities throughout the nuclear fuel cycle. The department produces peer-reviewed research reports pertaining to many areas of used nuclear fuel storage and transportation and cutting edge analyses in safeguards and security. Our work is vital to supporting the nation's goals for enabling the continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors, enabling the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors, developing advanced nuclear fuel cycles, and maintaining U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology.

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

• 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*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695774

Job Family: 91

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: P