INTERNSHIP: Tinker Air Force Base summer 2020

Type: Internship

Application Start Date: August 1, 2019
Deadline: December 1, 2019

Note that there are three different types of internship programs(SWEG Summer Internship, PCIP, and SMART) that are described inthe flyer.First year interns will spend about 1-2 weeks with our HPCsection.Please be aware that all of our interns must meet the followingrequirements:* Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering,Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering Physics* Currently enrolled in an approved, full-time programpursuing a Baccalaureate Degree* Live near or are willing to move near Tinker AFB during the3-month summer program* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance(Air Force will fund the clearance)* Possess U.S. CitizenshipNotes for graduate students:* I recommend that graduate students interested in an internshipwith 76 SWEG at Tinker AFB contact[email protected]regardless of the internship program that they are interested in.* According to the 76 SWEG Intern Coordinator, graduate studentscan apply to the SMART program but they will not be guaranteed tobe placed at Tinker.SMART* For the PCIP program I am still checking with our managementabout graduate students.There is a job announcement on usajobs.gov for graduate studentsin the PCIP program athttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/530247800but I have not confirmed availability at Tinker AFB.Note that this is an Air Force wide announcement for PCIP, sograduate students could end up with a position at a differentlocation.* Graduate students can apply to the Palace Acquire Program.There are announcements for this program at the following links:Computer Scientist –https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/514230200Engineer –https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/514207800If the announcements expire, graduate students can search for"PALACE Acquire" on usajobs.gov* For our internal program (Summer SWEG Internship), theintern coordinator has informed me that we only hire at theGS-3 and GS-4 levels.She is going to talk to our management about the hiring processfor graduate students.For those considering full-time employment with the governmentafter an internship:The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has specificrequirements for Computer Scientists (1550 series),Electronics Engineers (0855 series), and other types ofengineers.This is important because our internships _might_ lead toa permanent position, but in order for a permanent position tobe offered, a potential hire _must_ meet the OPM requirementsfor their job series.Requirements for these positions can be found at the followingsites:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualificationshttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

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