Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST) at the National Security Agency (NSA)

Careers Menu

Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST)

The Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST) is a full time 16-week fall or spring semester internship program open to college juniors who are concentrating their studies in the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer systems engineering, network engineering or telecommunications.

The SIP/ST participants have an opportunity to work with leading computer scientists and engineers on the nation’s toughest cyber problems while enhancing their skills in assignments related to their major. The students work closely with a project mentor on a specific, mission-focused problem while learning in an exciting high-tech environment.

Application Deadline
The application period for the fall semester runs from January 1st through April 15th of each year. The application period for the spring semester runs from June 15th through October 15th of each year. Areas of interest for this program include, but are not limited to, coursework in:

Algorithm analysis
Automata theory and formal languages
Compiler design principles
Computer architecture or computer systems architecture
Computer graphics
Computer networks
Database management systems
Principles of programming languages
Principles of operating systems
Software design and development

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
Must be a college junior or have at least college junior status (high potential sophomores may also be considered)
Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance

Salary
Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.

Benefits

Receive vacation time, sick leave and federal holidays
Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs
Those who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Fort Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airline ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.

How to Apply
Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

To submit a resume online during open season, click any “Apply Online” link. Under “Basic Job Search,” type in keywords “Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology” and click on “Search.” Select “Semester Intern Program for Science and Technology” and click “Apply Now.” Follow the directions as prompted.

Note: You may be required to submit an official transcript and a course listing.

For additional information, please e-mail kjbesel@nsa.gov or call 410-854-4523.