Science and Engineering Internships
STEM Student Employment Program (SSEP)
Program Overview
The STEM Student Employment Program (SSEP) provides direct hire authority for undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics majors. Opportunities vary but are primarily in the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, material science and engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, biology, and chemistry. The program provides interns with exposure to public service, enhances their educational experience, and may provide financial aid to support educational goals.
Program Highlights:
- Paid internship
- May be eligible for benefits (annual and sick leave, TSP, health and life insurance)
- May be eligible for tuition assistance
- Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the competitive service
- Opportunity to gain meaningful work experience related to their academic field of study
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Must be taking at least a half-time academic course load as defined by the college you
- attend
- Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Must be enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree
- Engineering majors must be enrolled at a college or university accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Program Requirements:
- Must be able to meet a 640-hour (16 week) work requirement prior to graduation
- Must remain in a STEM course of study for the duration of the program
- For students seeking an associate’s degree, academic criteria must be transferable to a four-year college or university, and student must intend to complete the associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Work Schedules:
- Students are required to be in a work status during each summer break from school until graduation, unless pre-approved for an exception
- Students have the option to work during official breaks from school and scheduled work rotations outside of summer breaks
- Each work experience must be consistent with the student’s academic studies or career goals and designed to meet the minimum work requirement of 640 hours (16 weeks)
- It is NSWCIHD policy that work schedules will not interfere with academic coursework
- Work schedules may be full-time or part-time at the discretion of the supervisor
Initial Pay Setting:
Students will be appointed at the grade/band level consistent with their academic progress and will be paid accordingly.
Point of Contact:
Lisa Robey, 301-641-8089 lisa.m.robey.civ@us.navy.mil
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted year-round. Interested applicants should submit their resume and transcripts to our NAVSEA resume database -https://navsea.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/RlHm59fg531Dx-ScuxBc9g
