We are seeking a Summer - R&D Graduate Intern to join our dynamic team!

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

• Perform computational analysis related to fluid dynamics, thermal hydraulics, and neutronics
• Utilize high-performance computing to realistically characterize a technology’s risk profile and quantify uncertainty through coupling of probabilistic methods with advanced high-fidelity modeling and simulation techniques
• Perform analysis work to support efforts related to nuclear energy safety such as modeling severe accidents in nuclear power plants, capturing transient behavior of individual subsystems, and/or characterizing behavior of aerosols

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.

• Concentrated study in nuclear engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and effective time management skills
• Intermediate understanding of scientific and engineering principles
• Proficiency in oral and written communication
• Willingness to work in a team environment

The Safety Methods Development department focuses on developing nuclear energy safety technology in support of the U.S. and international nuclear energy sectors. The MELCOR software developed in this department is nuclear energy safety technology of national and international significance. This code is primarily developed to analyze nuclear power reactor accidents, enabling assessment of the potential for consequences to public health and safety. With the rapid pace of technology innovation in the U.S. nuclear energy sector, nuclear energy safety technology is undergoing significant evolution to address the challenges posed by advanced nuclear technologies and a broader adoption of risk-informed, performance-based safety evaluation methods. The R&D initiatives in the department are driving significant innovation, from accident analysis software development and modernization to risk-informed safety assessment methods that utilize advanced machine learning methods. The department works in collaboration with other Sandia organizations and with the Department of Energy in a variety of areas related to risk and reliability analysis, human reliability analysis, structural analysis and modeling, fire protection, nonproliferation applications such as nuclear fuel cycle transparency monitoring, and experimental programs requiring remote locations and unique facilities. Technical staff capabilities include nuclear, mechanical and electrical engineering, mathematics and statistics, computer science, project management, and regulatory compliance.

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. 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.

Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.

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.