Engineering Technician (on-site)

SRNL's Global Security Directorate has an opportunity for Electrical and Computer Engineering students who are currently pursuing a graduate degree for an internship opportunity. Internship research opportunity (Summer 2025) for graduate students with interests in Beyond-CMOS devices and unconventional computing paradigms (e.g., in-memory, neuromorphic, reservoir, etc…). The intern will support ongoing projects to develop beyond-CMOS unconventional computing paradigms for sensing and monitoring applications.  Interns are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore cutting edge technologies, and make impactful discoveries. Internships typically run for a 10-week period. For additional information regarding our internship program, please see our website: https://www.srnl.gov/partner-with-us/academia/internships/ Responsibilities The intern will assist projects to develop novel computing paradigms. Work scope may include reviewing the literature on unconventional computing systems and designing and simulating novel sensing Beyond-CMOS computing systems.  Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering or other related discipline. Experience in electronic circuit design. Experience with schematic design software. Strong Python programming skills. Knowledge and experience in Machine Learning. Excellent written and communication skills. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with using SPICE simulators. Experience in or knowledge of Beyond-CMOS devices. Experience in or knowledge of designing unconventional computing paradigms. Experience with using the command line (bash). Experience in or knowledge of optimization techniques and approaches. Security Clearance Information This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. About Us "We put science to work!"  Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.  Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include: *Benefits vary based upon employment status Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid) Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid) AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid) Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match) Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children) Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Plan SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.  For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov. BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. About the Team The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.