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. 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
- Must be in the military or veteran
- 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
- Program Dates: June 14, 2027 – August 6, 2027
- Application Dates: October 5, 2027 – January 13, 2027
- Offer Date: March 2, 2027
- Acceptance Date: March 8, 2027
- 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