STEM Student Employment Program (SSEP)

Job Overview

Who is AFRL?

The Scientific, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Student Employment Program (SSEP) is an Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) program to recruit, train and develop current college students in undergraduate through post-graduate STEM programs. This is a developmental opportunity to gain valuable real world work experience with AFRL. We are looking for the below courses of study from undergraduate through post-graduate school. This job posting may be used to hire students directly into Lab Demo STEM positions using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Department of Defense’s Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs). This student authority allows for the noncompetitive conversion to competitive service.

Courses of study include:

• Social Science
• Biological Science
• Medical & Health
• Engineering& Architecture
• Physical Science
• Mathematics

Students may be appointed to a temporary or a flexible length student term appointment. A travel allowance may be offered. Applications will be kept on file until 31 December 2024.  All applications and supporting documentation become the property of the Department of the Air Force and will not be returned once submitted. 

Pay setting rules and regulations will be applied based upon levels of experience and/or education. Locality pay will be determined by location. Under the DX-1 grade level, salary could range from $45K to $76K.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date. 

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or an Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• Have a 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
• Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program leading to an appropriate degree.
• Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in a 2-year program designed specifically for transfer to a 4-year institution under the same criteria listed above.
• Although not guaranteed, you must have a 2.95 GPA to convert to a permanent position.

Desired Qualifications

Desire to pursue a STEM career at the Air Force Research Laboratory.

(Requisition No. 74474)

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