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What You Will Do

The Electromagnetic Sciences and Cognitive Space Applications Group (ISR-2) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking candidates for a post-bachelors intern to assist with one or multiple projects related to experimental lightning, optical and electro-magnetic propagation and measurement research. The selected candidate will participate in experimental measurements and data analysis as part of the Experimental and Operational Electrodynamics Team within ISR-2.

ISR-2 is part of the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) division at LANL. We build, fly, operate, and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors and ground, airborne and space hardware/software systems for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Programming Experience: Experience with at least one of the following: C/C++, Python, IDL or MATLAB.

• Collaboration/Teaming: Demonstrated ability to work closely with scientific teams. Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering. Eligibility is limited to students who have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution within the past 3 years, and have not been accepted into a graduate program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) is also required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with lightning detection and related atmospheric electricity instrumentation

• Experience with data analysis, particularly with merged data from multiple sensors

• Hands-on experience with experimental systems, including operation and troubleshooting.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Note to Applicants:

• Initial position is a one-year casual status term, with possibility for a second year. Full-time work is possible depending on project requirements.

• Work location for this position is hybrid, which requires at least some on-site work. All work locations are at the discretion of project and line management.

• Applicants should submit a cover letter in addition to their CV or resume.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ 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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.

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