Intern, Technical Graduate Summer - TITANS Software, Onsite

About the role

Technical Graduate Interns in the TITANS Software Internship Program for Summer 2027 will join a team focused on Cybersecurity, Software, and Math & Analytics. Interns work with software engineering experts to develop mission applications such as remote sensing, data analysis, and real-time systems, contributing to Sandia’s national security mission.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on cutting‑edge software development: design, develop, and optimize applications in high‑performance computing, machine learning, and data analysis.
• Enhance user experience and interface design: improve web applications and UI for usability and accessibility.
• Implement and optimize machine learning models: develop and refine algorithms for challenges such as atmospheric predictions and biomedical applications.
• Participate in Agile development practices: gain hands‑on experience with Scrum and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research projects: integrate software engineering with scientific research, including geospatial data analysis and biomedical code performance portability.
• Collaborate on hardware/software computing support: assist teams focused on hardware and software mission solutions.
• Conduct independent and group work, periodically presenting results to staff and management.

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 related graduate program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees, or refugees residing in the U.S.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Pursuing a technical degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, System Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• General knowledge of technical principles and processes.
• Familiarity with a diverse range of research tools and methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment, contributing positively to group dynamics and project outcomes.

Pay

Interns receive competitive pay rates based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. The exact pay rate is determined during the hire process and included in the offer package. An Intern Pay Rate chart is available here: Intern Pay Rate chart.

Schedule

This is a full‑time summer internship requiring onsite work at Sandia. Interns are expected to work up to 40 hours per week.