We are seeking exceptional undergraduate student candidates to conduct leading-edge research with our team members in several areas. Our team is working on exciting programs in neuromorphics, camera sensors, non-von neuman computing/AI, and novel nonvolatile memory devices and materials. This research will support Sandia’s efforts in microelectronics for next-generation systems serving our national security partners.

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

• Work closely with a team of researchers at Sandia and our partners to uncover new insights
• Measure devices, reduce data, and model device parameters
• Design a neuromorphic camera sensor based on the functionality of the human retina for space environment / satellite applications.
• Evaluate the energy performance and inference accuracy for a non-von Neumann computer for neuromorphic / AI tasks.
• Characterize computer memory based on beyond CMOS materials such as memristors, phase change memory, and magnetic random access memory.
• Design novel circuitry and learn how to get your ideas built on an integrated circuit.
• Assist with mapping of arrays and models to firmware and deployed hardware , including a state-of-the-art facility where this hardware can be used on-board drones
• Serve as a vital part of a growing team of engineers and technologists creating state-of-the-art silicon integrated circuits for national security missions and R&D collaborations
• Pursue publication of important results in leading conferences or international journals

These positions are intended for onsite work in our Albuquerque labs but is subject to change.

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:

• Currently attending and enrolled full time (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• 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 undergraduate program, please apply to a high school intern position.

• Computer engineering and embedded hardware background, with some coursework in computer programming languages, hardware languages and compilers
• Comfort and interest working with custom hardware setups such as FPGAs, breadboards, and other electrical components
• Interest in machine learning and adaptive systems that perform decision making at the edge
• Interest in signal processing or computer vision
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to interact well in a team environment

Responsible for developing, integrating, characterizing, and ensuring the reliability of radiation-hardened microelectronics fabricated in the Microsystems and Engineering Sciences Applications (MESA) facilities. Advanced device development activities are also a significant part of the team's work, focusing on end-of-the roadmap technologies such as resistive memories, optoelectronics, and heterogeneous integration.

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.