Intern, R&D Graduate Summer
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NMFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
We are seeking a Summer Intern to support the design, development, and testing of novel embedded computing systems. This could include embedded hardware, firmware, and software. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computer design tools and using testing equipment in the lab.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software targeting the processors on modern SoCs.
- Develop firmware targeting FPGAs on modern SoCs.
- Support a team of engineers debugging SW/FW/HW in the lab.
- Interface navigation sensors with custom PCBs.
- Test embedded computing solutions for navigation on van and flight tests.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Earned bachelor's degree.
- Currently attending and enrolled full-time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Must be able to work onsite.
Qualifications We Desire
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience with modern SoCs, especially software on embedded processors and FPGAs.
- Experience with modern FPGAs and their design tools (Xilinx Vivado, SynplifyPro, etc).
- Experience with hardware debugging tools (embedded and bench logic analyzer, Oscilloscope, etc).
- Experience with C, C++, and Python.
- Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems.
- Testing and debugging software systems.
- Experience developing test plans to verify and validate high-rigor designs.
- Excellent teaming and communication skills.
About Our Team
Organization 5327, the Secure Embedded Systems department focuses on the development of secure and resilient computing solutions critical for national security.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation.
Security Clearance
Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.