Program Description
A Fermilab VetTech is a military veteran intern who provides routine technical support for an assigned experiment or support group. The program assumes apprenticeship level expertise, general military experience and/or knowledge-based on academic study. These are paid 10-week internships, 40-hour workweek, are available annually in the summer. We offer VetTech Computing, VetTech Mechanical, VetTech Electrical and VetTech Procurement internships.
A VetTech Computing Intern performs routine tasks to assist in aspects of configuration, installation, support or maintenance of computing hardware, software, systems, networks, and applications. Tasks are accomplished under direct supervision of a Fermilab employee and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
A VetTech Mechanical Intern provides routine technical support for area of assignment; typically, an experiment or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, fabricates, sets up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a variety of mechanical equipment, systems and devices, or performs ESH duties including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. Tasks are accomplished under direct supervision of a Fermilab employee and in cooperation with project teams, scientists, engineers, and support personnel and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
A VetTech Electrical / Electronics intern provides routine technical support for area of assignment; typically, an experiment or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, fabricates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a variety of electronic equipment, systems and devices. Tasks are accomplished under direction supervision of a Fermilab employee and in cooperation with project teams, scientists, engineers, and support personnel and in accordance with established policies and procedures
A VetTech Procurement Intern will assist with the acquisition of equipment, materials, and services required to support the mission of the laboratory. Tasks are accomplished under the general supervision of procurement administrators in cooperation with internal customers, governing bodies, project teams, support personnel, and subcontractors and in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures, contract law, commercial practice and applicable federal procurement regulations.
Eligibility
- Military experience
- Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements
Before you apply, please have all your requirements ready. Once you submit the application you will no longer have access and will not be able to upload any missing requirements.
- Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
- Questionnaire
- Resume
- Discharge Papers
- Unofficial transcript (optional)
Internship Details
- Application Period: TBD
- Offer Date: TBD
- Acceptance Date: TBD
- Internship is Onsite in Batavia, IL & Fermilab Installations
Deliverables
- Complete a 10-week program under the supervision of Fermilab employee
Key Dates
Application Dates
TBD
Program Dates
TBD
Offer Date
TBD
Acceptance Date
TBD
*The internship will be either virtual or in-person. Will be decided closer to the internship start date.
The U.S. Department of Labor has named Fermilab a 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award recipient. The award recognizes job creators who demonstrate a strong commitment to recruiting, hiring and retaining the nation’s veterans.
Applications are Closed
To be considered for the internship you must upload all Requirements under the Internship Documentation section before you submit the application.
Application links at the bottom of the page.