Friday, March 11, 2011

Opportunities with the U.S. Navy for EE students graduating spring/summer 2011

Electrical Engineering Internship Opportunity:

The Department of Navy has a developmental position open for an Electrical Engineer at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) in Silverdale, WA. This position will be hired thru the Acquisition Workforce Program, which includes rotations at other locations across the United States.

Acquisition Workforce Website:

https://acquisition.navy.mil/rda/home/acquisition_workforce/recruiting/how_to_apply

Basic Requirements of the Position:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have graduated/will graduate by Spring/Summer 2011
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be able to Travel when required
- Must work well with other: Civilians, Contractors, and Military
- Must be able to pass a Drug Test-This is a Drug Tested Position
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a High Level Security Clearance
- Minimum Educational Requirement: must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering


Benefits of Working for the Dept of Navy:

- Full Benefits: Health Insurance, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, Retirement Plan and Retirement Saving Plan, access to Base Recreational and Workout facilities (Gyms, Pools, Movie Theaters, Bowling, and much more).
- Educational Payback Program and Graduate Programs (Must apply for these, they are not automatic)
- Beginning Pay: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering with 3.0 or above GPA (GS-07 step 10) $54373
- Graduation from Internship at GS-12 step 1 Current pay for this position is $73,420
- 2-3 year internship which may be converted to a permanent position upon successful completion of all internship requirements.

Benefits of working for SWFPAC:

- Small intimate work group-30 Engineers
- Continual Training Opportunities (i.e. Lean, Graduate Programs)
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Casual Dress Attire Environment (Jeans)
- Free Parking
- On-Site Cafeteria with made to order menu

Please forward resumes and questions to: Naomi.johnson@swfpac.navy.mil
In addition it is highly recommended that you build a profile and submit your resume in USAJOBS.