VALOR Apprenticeship Spring 2027

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Fermilab, operated by Fermi Research Alliance, LLC, offers a 2027 internship program in Batavia, IL. The internship runs February 8, 2027 to August 6, 2027 and is held in-person onsite at Fermilab installations. The position pays $20.00 per hour.

Eligible interns receive a housing stipend and reimbursement for a round trip domestic flight or mileage. Application window is Sept 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2027; offers are issued Dec 1, 2026, with acceptance by Dec 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Military Veteran or JROTC high school graduate.
• Proof of identity.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Skills

Military veteran or JROTC graduate

Proof of identity

Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$15.97-$19.48.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Eligibility

• Military Veteran or JROTC high school graduate
• 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
• Resume
• DD-214 Forms (save as pdf, upload under the Resume section)

Internship Details

• Program Dates: February 8, 2027 - August 6, 2027
• Application Dates: September 23, 2026 - October 29, 2027
• Offer Date: December 1, 2026
• Acceptance Date: December 7, 2026
• 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

• Oral presentation
• Exit Survey

Why Fermilab:

Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus

Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.