Sandia National Laboratories High School Internships - Livermore
Highly selective paid internships in engineering, physics, chemistry and related fields at Sandia's California site.
Intrigued by the possibility of applying classroom theory in a real-world work environment? Consider Sandia.
Each year, Sandia welcomes students from around the country—from those in their final years of high school to researchers obtaining PhDs—to work in a variety of technical and business positions.
Summer internships typically run 10-12 weeks, generally from May to the last Thursday in August.
How to Apply
- Meet minimum enrollment and GPA requirements
- Search and select internship openings
- Submit application through Sandia careers portal
- Complete interview and hiring process
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