What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a hands on graduate level engineering student in the Concentrating Solar Test & Demonstration to assist our R&D staff with the development and testing of new thermal energy applications at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF).

This work may include:

• Assembling and running experiments related to the heat transfer/thermodynamic performance of supercritical CO 2 Brayton cycle systems, thermal energy storage systems
• Testing on novel high temperature falling particles and molten salt chemistries.
• Understanding and adherence to applicable Sandia National laboratories ES&H requirements and guidelines will be important for this position as you will be performing hands on experiments and tests.

This position requires the candidate to be able to lift up to 35 pounds, and be able to push and pull.

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 .

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 a related accredited 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
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Qualifications We Desire

The student will be required to bring confidence and skills to be eligible for the job and have some of these desired skills:

• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year on-site
• Some familiarity with Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and alternative energy.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, material mechanics
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, LabView, or any other DAQ/control software
• Experience in test operation and experimental design
• Some experience with networking infrastructure
• Lifting more than 35 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Pushing or pulling

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

Department 8925 develops, demonstrates and validates technologies to support concentrating solar installations, operates and maintains the NSTTF, and provides testing for renewable energy, defense and space applications. By demonstrating solar thermal technology solutions for energy and defense applications, this department will support and accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy. While the department focuses on directly addressing needs of existing solar thermal energy systems, team members work closely with colleagues across our energy programs, providing subject matter expertise in testing of systems and materials under thermal stress, operation of large scale multicomponent systems, and demonstrating solar thermal technologies at scale . Efforts span a range of research topics, including molten salt components, heliostat metrology, conjugate effects testing (thermal and sheer stress), and engineering of pilot and demonstration scale implementations of solar thermal technologies.

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.