Undergraduate Hypersonics Summer Internship Program

Summary: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking undergraduate students for a summer internship program focused on hypersonics, providing hands-on technical experience and professional development opportunities in various engineering disciplines. Responsibilities: - The intern will assist the Mechanical and Thermal Engineering (E-1) group with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) benchmarking of various hypersonic environments - The intern will also assist with integrating Cart3D data with mid-high fidelity CFD data to improve predicted flight trajectories - The intern will be a member of a research team in the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies (E-2) group developing materials and manufacturing systems to additively manufacture carbon fiber based composite structures for hypersonic vehicle and payload accommodation applications - The intern will be a member of a research team in the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies (E-2) group developing modeling tools and experimental systems for the design, build, and testing of earth penetrator impact energy arrestors - The intern will lead an effort in the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies (E-2) group to explore the feasibility of shape memory sealing devices for hypersonic vehicles via experimental proofs-of-concept to relevant lab-scale environments - The intern will work as part of a research team in the Shock & Detonation Physics (M-9) group developing multifunctional additively manufactured explosive (AMX) systems for application to hypersonic warhead development - The intern will work as part of a multi-disciplined research team involving several teams within the Engineered Materials (MST-7) teams include Surface & Interface Engineering, Advanced Materials & Processes, and Bio & Advanced Materials Synthesis Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program - Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours or the full-time equivalent during the fall and spring semesters or the quarter system equivalent - Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and rising Seniors are eligible to apply. Seniors who will graduate prior to the start of the summer internship are not eligible - Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Must submit a complete application including a cover letter, resume, and current transcript - The cover letter must explicitly reference the specific project or projects listed in the job ad that interest you and detail how the project(s) align with your academic and work experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities - Must include dates for all related experiences in the resume - Must include all grades earned up to the time of application in the current transcript and may be unofficial - Qualified candidates for specific projects must be pursuing a B.S. in Engineering and be a rising Senior at the time the internship begins - Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for specific projects - Have an active interest in composite materials, manufacturing, and hypersonics for specific projects - Have an active interest in analytical modeling, manufacturing, experimental testing, and hypersonics for specific projects - Have an active interest in advanced materials, manufacturing, and hypersonics for specific projects - Have an interest in hypersonics for specific projects Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher will be most competitive - Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to safety in a laboratory setting - Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a professional context - Commitment to achieving results in complex social and organizational settings - Advanced knowledge of various computer systems and software - Ability to find unique solutions to complex issues Required Skills: Computational Fluid Dynamics, 3D Printing, Analytical Modeling, Materials Characterization Important Skills: Advanced Computer Systems Nice-to-Have Skills: Innovative Thinking, Laboratory Experience, Communication Skills, Result-Oriented Benefits: PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network, Dental and vision insurance, Free basic life and disability insurance, Paid childbirth and parental leave, Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually), Learning opportunities and tuition assistance, Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays), Onsite gyms and wellness programs, Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)