Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer

About the Role

We are seeking a Summer - R&D Undergraduate Intern to support the development of a machine vision tracking system used in high accuracy measurement applications. The intern will work alongside experienced R&D engineers to design components, prototype vision based tracking techniques, and assist in integrating algorithms and hardware into a functional system.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including interns, senior engineers and staff from both Sandia National Labs and other national labs.
• Work with a dynamic team supporting data collection for a diverse set of tests across Sandia and in partnership with external test ranges in the design, setup, execution, and analysis of large and small scale tests.
• Collaborate with multiple team members in the areas of experimental measurements and diagnostics.
• Assist with large and small scale test setup and data collection activities at Sandia's world-class test facilities (outdoor and indoor), including the Aerial Cable Facility, the Superfuge, Vibration & Mechanical Shock Labs, Drop Towers, Thermal Test Complex, Sled Track Facility, Explosive Pads, the High-Altitude Chamber, and different test sites across the country.
• Design and Develop various test fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Communicate research results effectively through written, oral, and other creative media methods to Sandia project lead.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Python programming experience.
• Strong problem solving skills and an interest in experimental work.
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical results clearly.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) concepts or tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Exposure to NVIDIA GPU architecture or parallel computing development (CUDA, GPU acceleration).
• Experience with machine vision hardware or image processing workflows.

Qualifications

• Desired Majors: Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Materials or any related engineering field.

About Our Team

The Measurement Science & Engineering department (1535) is a multi-disciplinary group that provides cutting-edge imaging and instrumentation measurements for large and small-scale test work supporting Sandia's National Security Mission. Our work includes R&D developing innovative quantitative imaging measurements and contact instrumentation measurements that work in harsh conditions, field deployment of measurement systems, data collection, and data analysis. We collaborate with many national laboratories and facilities, providing our customers with critical data and information for model validation, hardware qualification, and engineering development. You will be directly supporting the Photometrics, Instrumentation, and Electrical Team.

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.