Receive mentoring, training, and practical work experience in a world-class research environment.
An exceptional educational experience
Are you interested in applying classroom theory in a real-world work environment? Each year, Sandia's Student Internship Program (SIP) welcomes students from around the country. Some are year-round interns who attend local schools, many come during the summer, and others co-op during the academic year. We offer a wide range of technical and business-related opportunities for students ranging from high school (ages 16+) to those working on a Ph.D.
SIP helps Sandia meet future workforce needs for trained scientists, engineers, administrators, and technicians. We offer intern and co-op opportunities that…
- Provide students with research mentoring from top scientists and engineers.
- Offer students training and practical work experience in using state-of-the-art equipment and instruments.
- Identify outstanding graduates for possible full-time employment.
- Help students gain academic credit while working as co-op interns. (Ask your college's co-op or internship office about these work-study programs that are offered during the fall, winter, and spring.)
Requirements
Intern and co-op positions at Sandia have the following requirements:
- U.S. citizenship
- At least 16 years of age
- Full-time enrollment status during the academic school year at an accredited university or local area high school
- 12-unit minimum for undergraduate students
- 9-unit minimum for graduate students
- Minimum cumulative GPA
- 3.5/4.0 for graduate students
- 3.2/4.0 for undergraduate students
- 3.2/4.0 for high school students interested in technical or business positions
- 2.5/4.0 for high school students interested in clerical or laborer positions
Application procedure
Please apply for an intern or co-op position at least three months prior to your desired start date.
- Use Sandia's Careers tool to create a username and password.
- Enter "student" or "SIP" into the Keywords text field, and click Search.
- Browse the list of intern and co-op openings.
- Complete an online application for a specific intern or co-op opening.
Detailed instructions for using Sandia's Careers tool to apply for a position are also available.
Selection
Selection for an intern or co-op position is based on your interests, academic achievement, applicable experience, and Sandia's workforce needs.