Scientists and Engineers play a central role in maintaining Air Force superiority in air, space, and cyberspace. We work on the cutting edge of research and development in advanced Air Force laboratories and dedicated facilities around the country to develop, deliver, test, and sustain war-winning capabilities.
During your PCIP internship, you will work shoulder to shoulder with the 16,000 Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) Scientists & Engineers around the globe on challenging and rewarding projects, where you will make real contributions and gain invaluable real-world experience. You may qualify for a full-time position in our PALACE Acquire (PAQ) Program once your degree is completed.
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CAREER PATHS INCLUDE:
Engineering | Computer Science | Operations Research Analysis | Psychology | Physical Sciences
QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. citizenship required
Full-time undergraduate student (sophomore or junior) or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university
Pursuing a BS, MS, or BS/MS in STEM-related fields
GPA 2.95 or above
Minimum of 60 semester credit hours
Ability to obtain Security Clearance (funded by USAF)
POTENTIAL TO TRANSITION TO FULL-TIME PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) INTERN PROGRAM AFTER GRADUATING:
A formal 2-3 year training and career development track
Real-world projects and missions
Mentoring provided by Senior Scientists and Engineers
Opportunities to lead projects
Annual performance-based promotions while in the PAQ program
Placement into a permanent AFCS position as a Scientist or Engineer upon successful PAQ program completion
A FULL-TIME OFFER INCLUDES FEDERAL BENEFITS AS WELL AS THESE INCENTIVES:
Recruitment Bonus for selected positions
Student Loan Repayment
Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)
Air Force funded Technical Master’s Degree (Required during 2nd Year of PAQ Training)
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. More information on COVID-19 requirements may be found at:
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ .
