Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - III-V Photonics and HI Sensors, Onsite

The III-V Photonics and HI Sensors Department at the Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications (MESA) center at Sandia National Laboratories seeks an undergraduate R&D student intern to support research, development, and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for MEMS-based Sensors and Quantum Information Systems. Our team's research vision is to scientifically understand the physics of electromechanical and optomechanical behavior at microscales and to apply our understanding to engineer physical systems. For example, we are developing microsystem technologies for optical based MEMS sensors, RF signal processing, and quantum information systems by exploiting the optical and electromechanical physics at the microscale.

We are looking for a student intern to contribute to the Optical MEMS group, supporting Sandia's advanced optical PIC and MEMS sensor technologies and contributing directly to Sandia's research missions and the nation's security. We are a multidisciplinary team whose responsibilities span multiple areas of PIC-based device development including photonic circuit design, MEMS design, fabrication, packaging, characterization, and environmental testing.

The team is highly motivated, interactive, and mutually supportive, performing both individual and small group activities in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere. As a whole, the team supports product delivery and performs leading-edge research in collaboration with many groups across the Lab and outside of Sandia.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Join an existing team to design PIC-enabled MEMS devices and interface electronics.
• Package and characterize the performance of PICs, MEMS, and/or co-packaged devices in a lab setting.
• Assist with code development to automate testing setups, and acquire test data.
• Process test data and present findings at team meetings.
• Assist with lab organization and equipment inventory tasks

The successful candidate must be project-focused with an emphasis on safely working in a lab environment and possess good interpersonal skills. A desire to learn and grow, self-initiative, and self-motivation are necessary. The role may expand and gain greater responsibilities depending upon demonstrated capabilities, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity for on-the-job training to learn the necessary skills for this position.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

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:

• Currently attending and enrolled full time 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 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

• Desired majors: Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Self-initiative and self-motivation.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary 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 Optoelectronics Department develops compound semiconductor and RF devices, photonics, and microsystems for national security applications including high-performance computing, communications, renewable energy, sensing and imaging. As part of Sandia's Microsystems Science, Technology and Components Center, we research, design, fabricate, prototype, test and deliver novel RF and photonics devices, including lasers, photonic integrated circuits, and sensors. We focus on R&D of high performance technology platforms and customized microsystems. We leverage state-of-the-art materials and fabrication capabilities within the Microsystems Engineering Sciences and Applications (MESA) cleanroom complex to serve a broad mix of internal and external customers. Core capabilities include: Optical, optoelectronic and electronic modeling and simulation Epitaxial design, materials growth (MOCVD/MBE) and materials characterization Design, microfabrication and testing of III-V photonic devices, RF devices and photonic integrated circuits Heterogeneous microsystem integration and prototyping High-speed and harsh-environment optoelectronics, and device reliability

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.

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

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If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. 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.

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