Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - III-V Microelectronics, Onsite at Sandia National Laboratories

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated R&D Graduate intern to join our compound semiconductor microelectronics research and development team. Those seeking an advanced degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or closely related discipline are encouraged to apply. We work in a highly collaborative team environment to conduct III-V compound semiconductor research and development using molecular beam epitaxy and microfabrication processes for a wide variety of optoelectronic and microelectronic devices with direct, relevant impact to our national security mission. This position provides the opportunity to develop epitaxial processes, incorporate novel epitaxy into high performance devices, and evaluate device characteristics to improve epitaxy. The work is focused on the mixed arsenide-antimonide III-V material system. Additional responsibilities will include material characterization, and the interpretation and use of material and device test data to improve growth processes and device epitaxial design. This position requires a combination of individual contribution and collaboration with other Sandia technical staff across the laboratory.

Students are offered hands-on, flexible, challenging, interesting, and cutting-edge research opportunities while being mentored by Sandia National Laboratories scientists and engineers. These direct experiences are supplemented with technical seminars and facility tours to expose students to the broad range of engineering and scientific disciplines represented at Sandia. You will experience:

• Valuable exposure to technical and national security challenges.
• Unique hands-on environment offering cutting edge projects with real life applications.
• Development of valuable skills while collaborating with other students under the high-caliber technical mentorship of the professional MESA community.
• Preparation and guidance toward a rewarding career path shaped by your unique interests and talents.
• Gateway to personal and professional network development, making connections and building relationships with leaders involved in national-level conversations across many disciplines.

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.

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
• Ability to secure and maintatin a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

• Desired Majors: Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Interest in microelectronics growth, fabrication, design, and engineering principles
• Experience with molecular beam epitaxy
• Interest in supporting national security and US government missions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to interact well in a team environment

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.

The III-V Microelectronics Department is responsible for the research, development and technology maturation of Group III-V compound semiconductors within the Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications Center. With highly collaborative teaming we enable the creation, development and delivery of application specific microelectronic components addressing high-performance, harsh-environment communication, sensing and control problems. Our products provide solutions to customers who need a trusted partner to build and deliver on stated performance, size, weight, power and cost benefits relative to alternative technologies. Core department capabilities include electronic modeling and simulation; epitaxial design, growth and characterization; rad-hard microelectronic device and circuit design, microfabrication, characterization, and reliability; and high-reliability microelectronic product design, characterization, and delivery for high-consequence national security applications.

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.

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.

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.

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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.