About the role#
Graduate students in engineering, computer science, and related applied sciences can apply their technical expertise to robotics, automation, controls, and custom electronics projects with the Automation, Robotics, and Controls group at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Interns work with experienced engineers to design, integrate, and test systems that address practical challenges supporting the Laboratory mission. You will take ownership of defined technical tasks with guidance from mentors and collaborate with engineers and fellow interns to develop solutions, troubleshoot challenges, and share results.
What you'll do#
- Develop control software and algorithms.
- Design mechanical or electronic components, including custom end-effectors, printed circuit boards, and mechanical fixtures.
- Integrate sensors and actuators.
- Evaluate system performance.
- Document work through requirements specifications, project plans, technical drawings, and test results.
- Participate in technical seminars on topics such as LabVIEW programming, signal processing, machine learning, and robotic motion planning.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited graduate program in an engineering or applied science discipline.
- Enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent during the fall and spring semesters.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate well in a professional scientific context.
- Interest in collaborating with a small team.
- Experience designing, fabricating, or assembling electronic, mechanical, or robotic systems.
- Programming experience supporting engineering design, data acquisition, analysis, robot control, or machine learning.
- Interest in or experience with PLCs, HMIs, LabVIEW, or communication protocols.
- Experience with CAD or FEA.
- Familiarity with robotics simulation software.
- Basic knowledge of electronic control systems, including troubleshooting electrical or electronic equipment.
- Familiarity with fabrication and assembly tools and laboratory or shop experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship with a rolling term.
- Clearance: This position requires a Q clearance, which necessitates US citizenship.
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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