Nondestructive Testing Post-Bachelor's Intern

About the role

V-6, Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, provides research, development, and application of state-of-the-art nondestructive inspections for diverse internal and external programmatic missions. Current group capabilities include x-ray and neutron radiography, computed tomography, ultrasonics, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, x-ray spectroscopy, eddy current, dye penetrant, magnetic particle and x-ray fluorescence, as well as x-ray, ultrasound and eddy current simulation. The staff is comprised of R&D engineers and scientists with backgrounds in physics, engineering, applied mathematics and computer science, as well as engineering technologists and process and sampling technicians. Interns will be introduced to and taught a wide variety of nondestructive testing and evaluation techniques. Interns will select a project to pursue that best fits their interests and advances the group's capabilities. Post-bachelor's interns should expect a full-time 2-year employment term.

Responsibilities

• Computed tomography automation
• Noncontact density evaluation
• Radiography acquisition and reconstruction code development
• Laser-based high energy radiography system development
• X-ray spectroscopy and detector performance
• Photoacoustic ultrasonic inspection
• Eddy current inspection
• Ultrasonic nondestructive testing
• Metrology and systems engineering

Requirements

• Must have earned a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Degree must be in a physical science or engineering field, such as but not limited to: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science and Computer Science

Qualifications

• Computer programming in support of scientific data acquisition or analysis
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of complex systems
• Electrical design for automation of motors and motion stages
• Experimental techniques currently used within your selected scientific field(s)
• Laboratory experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in a professional scientific context
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers and collaborators

Application Materials

• Current resume (1 page) — should focus on activities during university after high school
• Personal Essay (less than 2 pages) — describe a personally significant technical experience or experiment that greatly affected your perception or understanding of your chosen field; discuss how the experience influenced your choice of field and how you approach scientific study and engineering; focus on why this experience mattered to you as a person and an engineer or scientist; include technical details for a well-educated reader; must be written independent of AI
• Current transcript — unofficial versions acceptable for application; official versions sent directly from the university required if selected for interviews

Travel

May require some travel for training and offsite X-ray beam time.

Contact

Tyler Mix, ltmix@lanl.gov, 505-665-1265

Work Environment

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Schedule

Interns in this position will work a 9/80 schedule to match their mentor in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Clearance

This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Obtaining a Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. Eligibility requirements: must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship required except in very limited circumstances (see DOE Order 472.2). Directive 206.2 — Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (applies only to U.S. citizens). Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Citizenship Restrictions

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.