We are seeking a Summer R&D Graduate Intern to join our dynamic team! The position entails working in and supporting operations in Tech Area V which consists of two research reactors, the Annular Core Research Reactor and the Critical Experiments reactor, an Auxiliary Hot Cell Facility for waste processing, a Gamma Irradiation Facility, and a Radiation Metrology Laboratory. These student internships exist to assist in various assignments related to the operations, maintenance, and configuration management of nuclear facilities and associated experimental activities.

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

• Perform analytical analysis in support of irradiation effects and nuclear core performance
• Provide Research and Developmentsupport in reactor operations, radiation effects experiments, radiation dosimetry, and critical assembly technical design
• Proved Research and Development support for configuration management of key nuclear safety systems and experimental equipment in utilized in reactor experiments, reactor operations, engineering and maintenance

Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before commencing employment. The requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.

Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to HR Solutions at (505) 284-4700.

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.

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 (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizenship

Note: If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.

• Experience with experimental planning in radiation or nuclear environment
• Demonstrated experience in nuclear modeling codes
• Demonstrated attributes of leadership skills
• Pursuing a graduate degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Health Physics, or related field

Group 1380, Nuclear Facility Operations and applied Nuclear Technologies, operates unique nuclear and radiological facilities and conducts radiation effects research and analysis supporting the mission of Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and the nation's interest. The Group is responsible for the operation of the (SPR-CX), the Gamma Irradiation Facility (GIF), the Auxiliary Hot Cell Facility (AHCF), and the Radiation Metrology Lab (RML).

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.

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.