Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - AI For Autonomy, Hybrid

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking Graduate Interns to join their AutonomyNM Institute. Interns will work with expert staff on research and development of autonomous systems, including tasks such as developing algorithms, coding, and integrating processors into flight hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Developing algorithms
  • Developing software
  • Coding at various levels from high level to assembly
  • Integrating processors (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, GPU) into flight hardware
  • Programming robots
  • Performing system ID of drones
  • Generating trajectories
  • Flying drones
  • Analyzing test data
  • Modeling/simulating dynamic systems

Skills

  • Earned bachelor's degree
  • Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
  • Proficiency in a computer language such as C++, Python, CUDA, Julia, Matlab, or the like; and at least one of the following:
  • Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control
  • Classes in machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, etc
  • Experience with embedded systems, drones, robots, or other systems used in autonomy, or a motion capture system
  • Familiarity with sensor phenomenology such as optical, multispectral, or radar
  • Proficiency in Linux, ROS, an RTOS, or some engineering software like Simulink, GNSS-SDR, Verilog/VHDL, Mathematica, SPSS, etc
  • Experience in DSP/Signal Processing, Computer Vision/Image Processing
  • A GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy secret clearance

Benefits

  • Generous vacation
  • Strong medical and other benefits
  • Competitive 401k
  • Learning opportunities
  • Relocation assistance
  • Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Company Overview

  • Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.sandia.gov/.

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