About the role#
The United States Air Force is hiring physicists for internship positions. This program recruits students and recent graduates to train as federal employees. You will work alongside senior scientists to support projects, learn standard procedures, and contribute to the technical goals of the agency. This is a full-time, paid opportunity that requires a one-year probationary period.
What you'll do#
- Support conventional projects by performing scientific tasks under the guidance of higher-level physicists.
- Plan work procedures and select appropriate data sources to address specific problems.
- Research scientific information across various disciplines.
- Assist in finding solutions for complex technical issues.
- Develop written summaries for customers and senior staff.
- Present briefings on your findings and project progress.
- Stay current with emerging techniques and professional developments in the field.
What you'll need#
- A degree in Physics or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in physics.
- A minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 scale.
- For GS-7: A completed 4-year bachelor's degree with documented Superior Academic Achievement.
- For GS-9: Completion of 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Registration for Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Ability to maintain current certifications.
Location & details#
- Locations: Multiple sites across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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