Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Monitoring Systems Technology Intern Center (MSTIC), Onsite

About the role

The Monitoring Systems and Technology Intern Center (MSTIC) program seeks to recruit outstanding graduate students majoring in various science, engineering, and math fields. These students will work on projects that support nuclear proliferation detection, ensure the development of remote sensing and verification systems, and manufacture high-consequence products.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of technical principles and processes.
• Understand and utilize a variety of research tools.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Contribute positively to team environments.
• Show proficiency in project management.
• Be proficient in a suite of software, including Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Capable of working up to 30 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees, or refugees in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Average GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 for all degrees earned.
• Working knowledge and understanding of an engineering or science-related field as listed in the required section.

Skills

Students should demonstrate extensive knowledge of a suite of software, including Microsoft Office, and possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

The MSTIC program offers competitive pay rates based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Details on the pay range can be found here.

Pay

Interns earn competitive pay rates 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.

Schedule

Interns may work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Benefits

Details on the pay range can be found here.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team

The Monitoring Systems and Technology Intern Center (MSTIC) is a student internship program at Sandia National Laboratories focusing on remote sensing and technologies. Specific areas of interest include space missions, treaty verification, nuclear nonproliferation, cooperative monitoring, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

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 include challenging work, extraordinary co-workers, flexible work arrangements, and competitive benefits.

Security Clearance

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. However, employees in New Mexico may need to undergo a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Applicants for a DOE security clearance must be U.S. citizens.

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.