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To meet the Labs’ future work force needs for trained scientists, engineers, administrators and technicians at all degree levels, we maintain internship programs that:

  • Identify outstanding graduates for possible full-time employment.
  • Offer students training and practical work experience in the operation of state-of-the-art equipment and instruments. Interns work under the direction of a mentor, in a variety of technical and business disciplines.
  • Identify undergraduate students as potential graduate school candidates. Internship programs are offered during the summer (local high school and college students work year-round).
  • Help students gain academic credit while working. Co-op internships are offered during the spring, fall, and winter. (Co-op or internship offices at your institution can assist you in determining if academic credit is available.)
  • Increase access to underrepresented students upon graduation. Graduate programs provide underrepresented students with access to graduate education through fellowships and paid summer employment.

Student Internships:

Summer Internships

The Summer Technical Student Internship Program at Sandia National Laboratories provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, math, engineering, technology, computer science and MIS disciplines to integrate their academic program with work-related experience during their summer break.

Overview

Each year, Sandia welcomes students from around the country. Some are year-round interns, who attend local colleges and universities; many come during the summer months, and some interns co-op during the academic year. We offer a wide range of technical internships and institutes, as well as some business-related internship opportunities, for students ranging from high school (16+ years of age) all the way through those obtaining a Ph.D. Workshops, seminars, tours, social activities, and symposiums are planned for all interns. Interns contribute to Sandia’s missions by working on real-world, challenging projects.

Requirements

To be eligible for an internship or co-op at Sandia National Laboratories, one must meet the following basic requirements:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have full-time enrollment status at a high school, college, or university during the academic school year (12-unit minimum for undergraduate students)
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 for undergraduate students or 3.5/4.0 for graduate students

High school Internships

The High School Internship Program at Sandia National Laboratories has a wide variety of challenging and rewarding learning experiences for our nations future engineers, scientists, technologists, and business leaders. This program will provide a year-round opportunity to work with people who are global leaders in their fields.

Are you interested in continuing your education and obtaining a science, math, engineering, or business degree? Would you like to see how classroom theory applies in a work environment? If the answer is yes, an exceptional educational experience awaits you.

The Pre-college Internship Program at Sandia National Laboratories has a wide variety of challenging and rewarding learning experiences for our nation's future engineers, scientists, technologists, and business leaders. This program will provide you with the unique opportunity to work with people who are global leaders in their fields.

To take advantage of this opportunity, you must...

  • Be attending a local high school in the Albuquerque metropolitan area
    (Pre-college program for local students only)
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA for technical and business assignments, or a minimum 2.5 GPA for clerical or laborer assignments

You will receive...

  • A competitive rate of pay
  • Mentoring
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Social events

APPLY NOW for a summer student internship by inserting "student" into the keyword search at in the web-based system.

More information

For year-round or summer high school programs, contact Richard Alexander mail or 505-844-6823.

CA Contact: eponline@sandia.gov

Undergraduate Internships

This Internship Program is open to undergraduate students majoring in technical and non-technical disciplines. Students normally work 40-hour weeks during the summer. During school, interns may work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Assignments available vary widely and include work in the clerical, manual, technical, or administrative fields.

Are you interested in continuing your education and obtaining a science, math, engineering, or business degree? Would you like to see how classroom theory applies in a work environment? If the answer is yes, an exceptional educational experience awaits you.

The Pre-college Internship Program at Sandia National Laboratories has a wide variety of challenging and rewarding learning experiences for our nation's future engineers, scientists, technologists, and business leaders. This program will provide you with the unique opportunity to work with people who are global leaders in their fields.

To take advantage of this opportunity, you must...

  • Be attending a local high school in the Albuquerque metropolitan area
    (Pre-college program for local students only)
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA for technical and business assignments, or a minimum 2.5 GPA for clerical or laborer assignments

You will receive...

  • A competitive rate of pay
  • Mentoring
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Social events

APPLY NOW for a summer student internship by inserting "student" into the keyword search at in the web-based system.

More information

For year-round or summer high school programs, contact Richard Alexander mail or 505-844-6823.

CA Contact: eponline@sandia.gov

Graduate Internships

Graduate students are employed on a part-time (30 hours per week) or full-time (summer and official school breaks only) basis while enrolled in school full time and are actively pursuing the completion of a degree. Documented work assignments or projects must be professional in nature and must complement their Sandia-focused discipline (Science, Math, Engineering, Technology/Business or CIS/MIS).

Are you interested in continuing your education and obtaining a science, math, engineering, or business degree? Would you like to see how classroom theory applies in a work environment? If the answer is yes, an exceptional educational experience awaits you.

The Pre-college Internship Program at Sandia National Laboratories has a wide variety of challenging and rewarding learning experiences for our nation's future engineers, scientists, technologists, and business leaders. This program will provide you with the unique opportunity to work with people who are global leaders in their fields.

To take advantage of this opportunity, you must...

  • Be attending a local high school in the Albuquerque metropolitan area
    (Pre-college program for local students only)
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA for technical and business assignments, or a minimum 2.5 GPA for clerical or laborer assignments

You will receive...

  • A competitive rate of pay
  • Mentoring
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Social events

Cooperative Internships

This work-study program is available to both graduates and undergraduates. Cooperative assignments with participating schools are available in terms ranging from three to six months after which students return to school full time. Year-round assignments are available to local students for a maximum full-time enrollment of 12 months. Documented assignments must be in a professional, Sandia-focused discipline science, math, engineering, technology, CIS/MIS, and business.

Let us help you earn your degree. Through our Cooperative Education Program, you can earn course credit while you work with us and gain valuable experience in your field of study.

This work-study program is available to both graduates and undergraduates. Cooperative assignments with participating schools are available in terms ranging from three to eight months–after which students return to school full time. Year-round assignments are available to local students for a maximum full-time enrollment of 12 months.

Documented assignments must be in a professional, Sandia-focused discipline–that is, science, math, engineering, technology, CIS/MIS, and business.

As a Cooperative Education Program participant, or Co-op, you will receive...

  • A competitive rate of pay that is based on the number of completed credit hours
  • Relocation paid
  • Assistance with finding local housing and local transportation
  • Opportunity to make a formal presentation
  • Professional development training

To be eligible, you must...

  • Provide written verification of enrollment in the school's cooperative education program during co-op work terms
  • Be enrolled and maintain full time status during co-op academic terms (12 credit hours for undergraduates, 9 hours for graduates)
  • Have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA

We make our selections based...

on your interests, academic achievement, applicable experience and Sandia's workforce needs. Apply a minimum of three months prior to your desired start date.

APPLY NOW for a summer student internship by inserting "student" into the keyword search at in the web-based system.

More information

For year-round or summer high school programs, contact Richard Alexander mail or 505-844-6823.

CA Contact: eponline@sandia.gov