Jose Chavez
About Jose Chavez
Jose Chavez is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, with a background in research and teaching from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Jose Chavez is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he has held since 2016 in Livermore, CA. His role involves working on advanced engineering projects and contributing to the cutting-edge research Sandia is known for. His extensive background and experience have made him a valuable asset to the team.
Previous Positions at The University of Texas at El Paso
Before his current role, Jose Chavez worked at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in various capacities. From 2015 to 2016, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant in 2013 and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he was involved as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2011 and as a Senior Design Project Team Lead from 2010 to 2011.
Graduate Technical Internships at Sandia National Laboratories
Jose Chavez has interned at Sandia National Laboratories on multiple occasions. His internships spanned from 2011 to 2013 in Livermore, CA. These positions provided him with valuable experience and insights into technical and research projects which later contributed to his career development.
Academic Background
Jose Chavez holds an impressive academic record. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Texas at El Paso, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) at the same university from 2007 to 2011. He attended Americas High School from 2004 to 2007, where he received his High School Diploma.
Engineering Internship Experience
In addition to his roles at Sandia and UTEP, Jose Chavez gained engineering experience early in his career. In 2010, he worked as an Undergraduate Engineering Intern at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX, for one month. This experience helped him to build a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.