What Your Job Will Be Like:We are seeking a graduate summer intern to assist in understanding spectroscopic signatures from dopants in our Inertial Confinement Fusion experiments conducted at the Z pulsed power accelerator at Sandia. Our research efforts focus on the Magnetized Liner Inertial Fusion scheme which is a promising approach to high-yield fusion. Upcoming experiments aim to place a Kr dopant in the deuterium fusion fuel and diagnose that dopant spectroscopically and with imaging to better understand the fusion conditions. To do this we need to understand how to relate emission signatures from Kr to the conditions in the fusion fuel. On any given day, aspects of this project will include:
Running existing atomic physics models to estimate spectroscopic signatures from fusion plasmas
Generating synthetic diagnostics (e.g. 2D images of x-ray emission) using outputs from atomic models
Assessing the equivalency between x-ray and neutron emission volumes in fusion plasmas
Salary Range: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 (https://www.sandia.gov/app/uploads/sites/51/2024/12/Student-Rate-Sheet-2025.docx) .Qualifications We Require:You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
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 related graduate program
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.
Note: If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.Qualifications We Desire:
Be pursuing a degree in physics, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering or other related field
Background in plasma physics, inertial fusion, atomic physics
Background in plasma x-ray spectroscopy
Experience using machine learning methods (e.g. neural networks) for scientific analysis
Posting Duration: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.About Our Team:The Z-pinch Experiments and Advanced Diagnostics department designs and performs inertial confinement fusion, weapon physics, and basic science experiments that utilize z-pinch driven hohlraum radiation sources in support of the Department of Energy Stockpile Stewardship Program. The majority of experiments are conducted on the Z Machine z-pinch facility and the Z-Beamlet laser facility, both located in Technical Area IV, Albuquerque, NM. The department also develops and fields a suite of state-of-the-art optical, x-ray, and laser based diagnostics required to perform these high-energy-density physics experiments. Active collaborations exist between department members and scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the Atomic Weapon Establishment, Aldermaston, UK.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. 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.govThese benefits vary by job classification.Security Clearance:This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.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.Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.EEO:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.Job ID: 695034Job Family: 91Regular/Temporary Position: TFull/Part-Time Status: P