Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Flight Systems and Software, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM, United States
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time

What Your Job Will Be Like :

We are seeking an undergraduate summer intern to work on navigation, guidance, and / or control algorithms and simulation for hypersonic, nuclear deterrance, and / or space systems.

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

Modify or update models in MATLAB Simulink to support software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing and analysis

Create scripts to automate testing and / or analysis

Assisting in trajectory reconstruction

Use and / or modification of navigation algorithms and filters

Calibration of inertial measurement units (IMUs) and other sensors

Use of machine learning for sensor characterization and anomoly detection

Assist in the creation of wiring diagrams for test set-up

Salary Range :

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National 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 Intern Pay Rate chart here (https : / / www.sandia.gov / app / uploads / sites / 51 / 2024 / 01 / Student-Rate-Sheet 2024.pdf) .

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 internship (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 maintatin 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 intern position.

Qualifications We Desire :

Enrolled in degree program for Aerospace Eng., Computer Eng, Controls Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng, or equivalent

Experience with MATLAB Simulink

Experience with computer coding languages such as C / C++, Rust, Java, Python, etc.

Experience with aerospace systems (airplanes, rockets, hypersonics, satellites, etc.)

Familiarity with navigation algorithms and filters

Familiarity with signal processing

Experience using IMUs or other navigation sensors

Experience modeling dynamical systems

Nonlinear control theory and linear stability analysis coursework

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 Flight Systems and Software Department creates navigation, guidance, pointing, and control algorithms and software for various flight systems, including hypersonic, ND, and space applications.

We have experience in real-time flight software engineering, post-processing trajectory reconstruction, signal processing, simulation development, and analysis of testing results for a wide variety of navigational sensors and test modalities.

5323 owns two labs where benchtop, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of flight software may be accomplished.

Our activities span the TRL range from LDRDs to fielded programs of record.

About Sandia :

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national 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 vacations, 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 : http : / / www.sandia.gov*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 Q-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 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, 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 National 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 National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID : 694369

Job Family : 91

Regular / Temporary Position : T

Full / Part-Time Status : P

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