Internships
Overview
Internship Program and Services
The Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) facilitates internship programs for Government, Industry, Business, and Academic partners.
Our Services
National Recruitment
- National Recruitment through public application platforms
Security Management
- Ability to sponsor and facilitate
process of Security Clearances up
to the Secret/TS Level - Recruitment to hire can take 5-7
weeks to complete
USF Facilities & Resources
- On-site Rapid Engineering Lab
- Engineering space for rent
- USF On-site SCIFF
- Large pool of academic researchers and students in specialized fields
Government Compliance
- FAR compliant contracting
- Meets/exceeds defense cost accounting standards
- Maintains Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Why Students Choose Us
- USF IAE partners with major government agencies, including the Department of Defense, giving students the chance to work on hands-on, mission-critical research.
- Work alongside experienced engineers, faculty researchers, and defense professionals.
This creates a mentoring-rich environment where students can build a strong professional network.
- Gain experience at an R1 research university, with opportunities to work on projects that may lead to security clearances—a major advantage for many career pursuits.
Why Sponsors Choose Us
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Internship programs for customers requiring a group of students working toward a shared objective.
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Student hires to provide niche skills.
- End-to-end solution providing: recruitment, interviews, onboarding, orientation, and
overall administrative management.
- Based on project requirements, IAE can process students for Security Clearances.
FAQs
Student FAQs
How can I view job openings?
All opportunities can be viewed on USF Careers; some opportunities may also be posted to the USF IAE Handshake Account Or Customer Handshake Account.
If my school isn’t registered with Handshake, How can I apply?
Go to USF Careers > Apply Now > Find “IAE” and all current postings will populate.
What is the standard schedule for student interns?
Students can work up to 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring semesters, and up to 29 hours per week in the Summer.
Does this internship qualify for school credit?
This internship can count towards school credit. It’s up to the student intern to reach out to their college for requirements and forms.
Sponsor FAQs
Can I hire a student that does not go to USF?
Yes! The IAE can recruit students from all universities across the United States.
Can I hire a student that is a non-U.S citizen?
Yes! We hire according to customer needs.
Can I hire someone who is not a student to participate/support a project?
Yes! The IAE can hire a non-student for any project.
Can I hire a student for longer than a semeseter?
Yes! The IAE can hold student appointments for under 365 days.
How many hours can students work?
Students can work up to 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring semesters, and up to 29 hours per week in the Summer.