VALOR VetTech

Program Description

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. Paid 10-week, 40-hour workweek internships are available during the summer. We offer VetTech Computing, VetTech Mechanical, and  VetTech Electrical/Electronics internships.

A VetTech Computing Intern performs routine tasks to assist with the configuration, installation, support or maintenance of computing hardware, software, systems, networks, or 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 assigned area; typically, an experiment or support group. Depending on the assigned area, 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 assigned area; typically, an experiment or support group. Depending on the assigned area, fabricates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a variety of electronic equipment, systems and devices.  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.

Eligibility

  • Military experience
  • Proof of identity
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Application Requirements

Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.

  • Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
  • Questionnaire
  • Resume
  • DD-214 Forms (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)
  • Unofficial transcript (if applicable) (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)

Internship Details

  • Salary: $20.00 per hour
  • Housing: A housing stipend is available for eligible interns
  • Transportation: Reimbursement for one round trip domestic flight or mileage reimbursement at the allowable rate for eligible interns
  • Location: Internship is in-person onsite in Batavia, IL & Fermilab Installations

Deliverables

  • Complete a 10-week program under the supervision of Fermilab employee

Key Dates

Application Dates:
November 3, 2025 – February 13, 2026

Program Dates
June 22, 2026 – July 31, 2026

Offer Date
April 2, 2026

Acceptance Date
April 15, 2026

The link is live during the application period.

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Contact Information

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