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Job Summary
Job Title: Student Trainee, Computer Science, Computer Engineering
Job Code: STCS/CET52
Organization: Situational Awareness and Logistics Division
Transcripts Required? Yes
Job Description:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Situational Awareness and Logistics Division RVT-52
One position: Computer Engineering OR Computer Science Internship
Level: Undergraduate or Graduate students
Job ID: STCE/CST52
The Situational Awareness and Logistics Division is looking for computer engineering or computer science students. This Division researches, develops, implements and analyzes advanced systems to protect, enhance, and ensure resilience of the global maritime supply chain. The Division develops and deploys information systems to facilitate global security, throughput, and congestion reduction; utilizes GPS and other sensor technologies to enhance transportation protection capabilities; supports the development of a Nationwide Automatic Identification System to improve system-wide safety through collision avoidance and vessel detection, traffic management, and classification.
We seek highly motivated CS/CE students who have completed their sophomore or junior coursework by June 2012. The student should have two or more of the following skill sets
- PHP
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- HTML/ CSS
Applicants will be working on developing interactive web content for global maritime applications. This position is for the summer of 2012 with the potential to continue throughout the academic year on a part time basis. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and successfully pass a background check.
Learn more about this Division: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/coi/flts/multimodal-logistics.html
To apply: send the following materials to volpestudentjobs@dot.gov
-Resume
-Cover Letter indicating why you have an interest in working for the Volpe Center
-Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but please ensure they are legible and include your name; school; field of study; grades; cumulative GPA; and cumulative credits earned)
The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) is an innovative, federal, fee-for-service organization within the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT). Our work, performed primarily for DOT as well as other federal agencies and state, local, and international entities, supports DOT's goals -- Safety, Mobility, Global Connectivity, Environmental Stewardship, Security, and Organizational Excellence. We offer competitive benefits, and a flexible and family-friendly work environment.
Visit Volpe Center | USDOT to learn about us! (EEO/AA)
Note: An offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable completion of a background investigation.
Advancing transportation innovation for the public good
Note: An offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable completion of a background investigation.
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