About the role#
The United States Air Force offers a 3-year formal training plan through the PALACE Acquire Program. This role provides developmental work assignments in electronics engineering, designed to build your knowledge in systems acquisition and maintenance. You will receive professional guidance from senior engineers while working toward a permanent position within the organization.
What you'll do#
- Perform developmental and recurring engineering assignments to build technical skills.
- Conduct research to assist project teams with technical guidance and advisory support.
- Draft written correspondence and documentation for meetings, briefings, and seminars regarding cryptographic products.
- Advance your professional development through self-study, on-the-job training, and interaction with senior staff.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by ABET.
- A minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- For GG-09 level consideration, completion of 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to meet suitability requirements for Federal Employment and obtain an appropriate security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lackland AFB, Texas.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is open to students and recent graduates.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is a government agency founded in 1947. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization focuses on air, space, and cyberspace operations. It maintains a large workforce of over 246,000 personnel. The headquarters is located at Randolph AFB in Texas.
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