Apply to participate in NRO's Dr. Chris Scolese Summer Internship Program today! We're actively seeking motivated highly qualified candidates in the Technical Career Field. The NRO Summer Internship Program provides students pursuing education with paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interest. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.
This is a temporary position - JUNE 2027 NTE AUGUST 2027. As a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (TECHNICAL) you will be responsible for the following duties: Provides technical expertise in support of acquisition, operations, mission support, launch, and other NRO missions.
Offers knowledge and experience in a broad range of technical domains and specialties including research, design, development, integration and testing, program management, launch, operations, maintenance, and disposal of cutting-edge overhead intelligence systems for national security.
NRO Interns will receive training and guidance in the following: Prepares and evaluates plans and designs for engineering projects; researches trends and patterns; conducts technical analysis; evaluates the value and applicability of new technology; and provides engineering expertise and advice on program planning over a broad range of engineering, architecture or scientific programs.
Supports the management of issues and risks to balance cost, schedule and technical performance. Supports the development of new methods and criteria, procedures and/or instructions for engineering, architecture or scientific problems; proposes new policies and practices. Provides recommendations on engineering, architecture or scientific problems, programs, and functions to a broad customer base.
Supports the planning, development, and implementation of crucial projects and segments of NRO programs. Supports the development and modification of analytic models and methods to meet the requirements of cost, performance, and effectiveness studies and variance analyses. Gathers historical cost, performance and effectiveness data and establishes relationships between system characteristics and design criteria.
Conducts extensive systemic exploration of problems by an operations research approach; conducts analysis of alternatives, presents trend analysis data ascertaining potential problem areas. Synthesizes science and technology capabilities to create new concepts and prototypes with guidance. Develops draft test and evaluation plans with supervisory assistance; participates in the test and evaluation campaigns.
All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement (3.0). Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date (Fall 2027). Undergraduates must have a completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of application.
1st year Graduate Students must submit their transcript from their previous undergraduate program to show they meet the GPA requirement. Transfer Students must submit their transcript from their previous institution if their GPA is not included on the unofficial transcript from their current institution. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.
Failure to provide transcripts and additional documentation to support your eligibility will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
This position is with National Reconnaissance Office, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $58884 – $80041/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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