Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Formal Methods, Remote

We are seeking a year-round, graduate level intern to help with our formal methods research and development. As an intern in Sandia's 8740 Group, you will help advance formal methods computer science projects under the direction of Sandia technical staff.

On any given day, you may contribute to activities in one or more of the following:

• Formal Systems Specification and Model Based Design
• Formal verification of systems software (compilers and firmware) and hardware designs
• Mathematics related to computer science (e.g., Logic, Category Theory, Algebraic Geometry)
• Formal verification of cryptographic protocols
• Software development and modeling of embedded control systems

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note: If you have not yet started your graduate program, please apply to an undergraduate intern position.

• Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other STEM discipline
• Experience using Lean and Coq proof assistant and related libraries ideally including at least one of: Compcert/Clight, VST, Iris
• An understanding of Separation Logic
• Strong technical skills, especially demonstrated expertise/skill in Coq or Lean
• Some experience with Rust
• Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: Haskell, OCaml, Scheme, C, Coq, Lean, Isabelle/HoL
• Experience in formal verification, cryptography, and cryptographic security
• Strong mathematical background in logic and discrete mathematics
• Experience debugging software and knowledge of software engineering design principles
• Applicants must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment as part of a team of engineers and researchers
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in or experience with conducting self-driven research

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

The Cyber Systems Assessments department (8747) plays a pivotal role within the Cyber and Digital Assurance group, focusing on two essential capabilities: rigorous cyber experimentation and Nuclear Deterrence (ND) cyber research. We seek to deliver robust, science-driven understanding of complex, distributed cyber systems that are critical to national security.

Our cyber experimentation capability is characterized by advanced emulation, modeling, simulation, and analysis of cyber systems. Our experimental initiatives encompass a range of applications, including embedded control systems performing in hostile environments, operational resilience and security of power grids, and interactive gameplay. We research novel computing architectures, advanced emulation of mission designs and environments, and formal specification of system protections, thereby enhancing model-based design processes. We provide timely and comprehensive technical evaluations for stockpile and modernization programs. In collaboration with the 8740 group, we assist in designing, developing, and deploying cyber-hardened digital systems tailored for Nuclear Deterrence and broader national security initiatives.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. Under federal law, citizens and agents of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation are generally prohibited from accessing Sandia National Laboratories. Accordingly, such individuals will not be considered for employment unless they are also a citizen of the United States.

If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.