SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

SLAC Job Postings

The Technology Innovation Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a talented Electronics & Mechanical Engineering or related field student to contribute to development of state-of-the-art electronics systems used in a variety of scientific experiments and facilities.

As an intern student you will be part of the RF and Analog Systems department of the Instrumentation Division. This department is responsible for delivering the support instrumentation for many of the scientific programs at SLAC. In this role you will work side by side with our nation's leading scientific minds while also performing R&D on future approaches and technologies in the area of instrumentation. We pride ourselves in complex system design spanning concept, design, testing and operation and maintenance of high-speed data acquisition and electrical control systems for research instrumentation. Members of our team are encouraged to work in a variety of areas, supporting multiple diverse designs in a dynamic, energetic environment which values work life balance and comes with all of the benefits of being an employee of Stanford University.

Some of our current key projects from Instrumentation Division include the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser and high speed X-ray detectors, FACET high energy electron accelerator, Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 (CMB-S4) telescope array to be deployed in the Andes, CERN ATLAS detector, Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX) and Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS), and development of flight hardware for future space telescopes.

Example projects and responsibilities include (but are not limited) to the following:

• 3D printing PEEK enclosures for electronics
• Hands on PCB testing
• Installations and commissioning of LCLS-II BPM electronics
• Develop procedures for a Laser-wire Stripping device
• Assist with chassis design using Fusion 360.

Other duties may also be assigned.

Opportunities and Benefits:

• Great resume builder for someone seeking practical experience in a scientific and research environment.
• Opportunity to become more closely connected to the Stanford/SLAC scientific community, as the intern will be working with both students and staff from many different disciplines.
• Opportunity to learn about experimental research and exposure to the work environment in a research and user facility.

Note: This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible temporary-nonexempt internship position (works at 50% full-time equivalent or more, not to exceed 980 hours in six consecutive months). Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an educational program or recently graduated and have US work authorization. All accepted candidates must have or be able to timely acquire US work authorization.

To be successful in this position:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Interest in electronics and mechanical engineering or related field
• Basic programming skills in C/C++ and python.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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Classification Title: SLAC Intern Students

Level: II

Job code: 0901

The expected pay range for this position is $24.20 to $29.15 per hour. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.