Military Academic Collaboration (MAC) Program
Unlock Your Potential at Sandia National Laboratories!
Are you a qualified cadet or midshipman eager to dive deeper into critical mission areas? Sandia National Laboratories invites you to explore our exciting project opportunities across diverse disciplines and skill sets! Whether you’re passionate about engineering, science, or technology, there’s a perfect match waiting for you.
Where Will You Make an Impact?
Join us at our state-of-the-art facilities in New Mexico and California, where innovation meets real-world challenges.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must currently hold a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance
- Must be available for a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks
- Must be enrolled at one of the following:
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- U.S. Military Academy
- U.S. Naval Academy
Ideal Candidates:
We’re looking for ambitious individuals entering their 3rd or 4th year who are ready to take on meaningful projects and contribute to our mission.
Ready to take the next step? Join us at Sandia and be part of something bigger!
***APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW OPEN***
“The mission of all military service academies — providing a challenging undergraduate education that prepares future leaders by emphasizing discipline, duty, honor, country and teamwork — fits perfectly with Sandia’s creed to provide exceptional service to the nation… every MAC participant, by virtue of their training, understands the importance of service to a larger cause and how Sandia can fit into that dynamic future.”
Lance Hansen, manager of Sandia’s Exploratory Systems Technologies team and a 1988 West Point graduate who participated in a predecessor to the MAC program.
