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OPPORTUNITIES | Students

NAVAIR student programs allow you to gain valuable work experience while earning your degree.

We have programs for high school, college, and graduate school students. You can explore a wide range of opportunities, find the perfect field that matches your career goals, and strengthen your marketability post-graduation.

Internships are highly competitive and allow you to directly work on projects that support U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and weapons systems. To qualify for NAVAIR student programs, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or already enrolled and seeking a degree (e.g., diploma or certificate) in a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis.

Participants who meet all requirements of their intern program may also be eligible for transfer to full-time employment with NAVAIR.

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

This program provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Navy laboratory during the summer.

The goals of SEAP are to encourage participating high school students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of Navy research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment in Navy facilities.

SEAP is providing competitive research internships to 250 high school students this year. Participating students spend eight weeks during the summer performing research at 28 Navy laboratories.

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Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides an opportunity for college students to participate in research at a Navy laboratory during the summer.

The goals of NREIP are to encourage participating college students to pursue science and engineering careers, further education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and make them aware of Navy research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the Navy.

NREIP is providing competitive research internships to approximately 725 college students each year. Participating students spend 10 weeks during the summer conducting research at one of 41 Navy laboratories.

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Additional internships of interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – STEM Student Employment Program (SSEP)

Student internships give college students (age 18 or older) a unique opportunity to secure summer employment, work in their field of study, and gain the experience necessary for a successful career. Students are encouraged to apply for positions that closely align with their career interests and fields of study. This program intends to hire summer students and convert them to full-time, permanent employment after they successfully complete the program requirements. This program is not intended for short-term or project-based work.

To apply for an SSEP position, you must:

Be a currently enrolled student, undergraduate or graduate instruction leading to a bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM course of study at an accredited institution of higher education
Have a minimum of 2.5 GPA
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
Be a U.S. citizen
Pass a background check

If you are interested in SSEP, leave your resume and transcript HERE

Professional, Administrative, Assistant, Clerical and Technician Student Employment Program (PAACTSEP)

To apply for a PAACTSEP position, you must:

Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) on at least a half-time basis in a qualifying education institution or certificate program
Have a minimum of 2.5 GPA
Be 18 years of age at the time of application
Be a U.S. citizen
Pass a background check

If you are interested in PAACTSEP, leave your resume and transcript HERE

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. The SMART Scholarship builds future leaders in 24 STEM disciplines and is the largest education and workforce development initiative under the Department of Defense STEM Program. Scholarship recipients receive hands-on experience at one of over 150 Department of Defense facilities during their internships and apply this knowledge as early career professionals. Department of Defense facilities are at the forefront of innovation in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, autonomy, cyber, space, 5G, and other technology areas.

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DoD College Acquisition Internship Program

DCAIP is a paid, 10- to 12- week summer internship that provides students with real-world exposure to Department of Defense acquisition workforce career opportunities. The program targets full-time second- and third- year students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Interns receive hands-on, practical experience in analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program analysis, and computer applications. Student interns gain experience in career fields available within the Acquisition workforce such as: Engineering, Contracting, Logistics, Business - Financial Management, Business - Cost Estimating, Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Contract Property Management, Purchasing, Science and Technology, Production, Quality and Manufacturing , Facilities Engineering, and Program Management.

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