, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Thermal, Fluid & Aero Sciences, Hybrid in , United States
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Job ID 696028
Location Albuquerque, NM
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What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a summer R&D Undergraduate to join our dynamic team.
The Thermal, Fluid, and Aero Sciences group has opportunities for undergraduate interns for the summer of 2026. On any given day, you may be called on to:
Assist the Thermal, Fluid, and Aero Sciences group with various work projects.
Conduct computational/modeling simulation in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, particle dynamics/mechanics, or aero sciences.
Participate and contribute to experiments including wind tunnel testing, explosives testing, laser measurements, X-ray measurements, high-speed imaging, rheological characterization, AI/ML, among others.
Conduct analysis on experimental and computational data.
The internships available span multiple engineering disciplines, including:
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Computational Science
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the (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
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school position.
Qualifications We Desire
Demonstrated successful teamwork, excellent communication skills (oral and written), and consistent demonstration of good behaviors.
Experience in thermal, fluid, or aerodynamic measurement or analysis as evidenced by laboratory or project work during undergraduate study.
Posting Duration
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.
About Our Team
The Thermal, Fluid, and Aero Sciences group stewards research, development, and applications expertise in thermal, fluid, and aero technology areas required to accomplish Sandia's mission in nuclear weapons and security. Our competencies include engineering analysis, computational model development, experimental diagnostic development, and laboratory testing.
About Sandia
Sandia Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
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.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, , , , , gender , , , disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
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