About the role#
The Field Instrument Deployments and Operations (FIDO) team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is hiring a post-bachelor's intern to support atmospheric research. This is a one-year, full-time appointment with the possibility of extension up to two years. You will work alongside technical staff to support the deployment of observatories for the U.S. Department of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility.
What you'll do#
- Install, operate, and troubleshoot atmospheric instrumentation, including radars, lidars, radiometers, and aerosol sampling systems.
- Maintain infrastructure such as power, network, and data collection systems.
- Perform GIS mapping and infrastructure design.
- Draft safety and installation plans.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to reach professional development goals.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and required training.
- Travel domestically for at least two weeks per year to support field installations, technical operations, and equipment pack-up.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or a related field, earned within the last 3 years.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Foundational knowledge of diagnostic testing on low-voltage circuits.
- Proficiency with hand tools.
- Basic experience using GIS or CAD software.
- Familiarity with programming languages.
- Interest in atmospheric research, scientific instrumentation, and hands-on field work.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning and process improvement.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This is a paid, full-time, post-bachelor's internship.
- Essential job functions include sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting 10-20 pounds. You will work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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