Salary Not Available Intern, R D Graduate Year-Round - Advanced Thin Films & Processing, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories

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Location:

Albuquerque, NM - 87123

Job Type:

Internship, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)

Posted:

10/23/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Sandia National Laboratories

Web Site:

www.sandia.gov

Job #: 699496

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Schedule

Part Time Job Type

Internship

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. We are seeking a Year-Round - R D Graduate Intern to join our dynamic team! On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Assist with the synthesis of sputtered thin films.
• Assist with structural, electrical, and magnetic material characterizations including x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, conductivity, and magnetometry measurements.
• Assist with material synthesis/characterization, data collection, data analysis, and the ability to maintain a safe laboratory working environment.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

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/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx) . Additional Information

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Qualifications We Require:

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 in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.

S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Qualifications We Desire:

• The successful candidate must be a college graduate student in good standing pursuing a degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering or a related field, with an academic record that meets Sandia National Laboratories requirements for student interns.
• Experience with material synthesis and/or characterization especially physical vapor deposition, x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and/or electrical transport measurements.
• The ability to work independently and self-sufficiently as part of a larger team with high reliability and attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills and strong self-initiative and self-responsibility.
• Ability to contribute in a team environment; strong self-motivation and enthusiasm to acquire work experience in a materials research and characterization laboratory

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Advanced Thin Film Materials Department conducts collaborative leading-edge experimental R D that enables the collaborative development of creative solutions involving advanced thin film materials for supporting Sandia's broad and evolving National Security and Energy Missions. Our research activities have broad impact; and typically generate peer-reviewed, high-profile journal publications and presentations at professional scientific meetings. Our Department's R D advances the application of thin film materials with engineered mechanical, tribological, electrical and optical properties that impact Sandia's National Security Missions. We partner with mission collaborators to help develop low volume production of materials for various applications and engage in leadership roles in the

NNSA/DOE

complex.

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 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:

http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

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 employmen...

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