Vibroacoustic Monitoring Intern - Summer 2027

Reporting to the Vibration, Acoustic, and Seismic Team at Idaho National Laboratory you will help advance vibroacoustic monitoring capabilities in a research environment. The team's work includes the development of innovative methods for understanding equipment and process performance in support of nuclear research operations. The objective of this work is to extend the capabilities of this monitoring to achieve unique, valuable, and streamlined insights into operations. During your internship, you will contribute to the improved understanding of equipment and process behavior. Additional work opportunities may include data collection, hands-on sensor operation, and observing nuclear processes.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls Campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using Python
• Undergraduate junior-senior, Masters, or PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Data Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. 
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Applicants are subject to the requirements of DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.  

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Coursework or experience in acoustic or vibration analysis.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts and techniques. 
• Experience applying machine learning, data analytics, or artificial intelligence methods to engineering or scientific problems. 
• Knowledge of sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. 
• Understanding of mechanical equipment operation, diagnostics, or design. 
• Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Physical Requirements:

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, conduct research and inspect materials.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

The job works in a general office environment with a moderate noise level. May be exposed to discomforts associated with constant monitoring of computer video display screens. Intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior and various responsibilities. Position may require working >8 hours/day and working alone.