The position of Aerospace Engineer (Intern) is a position in the DCMA Keystone Program. DCMA uses the Expedited Hiring Authority to recruit and attract exceptional individuals into the Federal Workforce. The DCMA Keystone Intern program is generally a three-year developmental program.  

Prior to appointment, all candidates will be required to sign a Keystone Conditions of Employment Agreement.

NOTE:   During the Keystone Intern Program, participants will receive specialized formal classroom training, computer-based training, and on-the-job (OJT) training.  The training program will consist of the following:

1.    Report initially to CMO/Center for at least 2 weeks.

2.    Travel TDY for four weeks to attend training at a DCMA Learning Center (DLC).

3.    Spend 6 months in the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training.

4.    Return possibly to the DLC for 1 week assessment/update training.

5.    Return to the CMO/Center for more OJT and developmental training.

6.    Return as necessary to the DLC throughout the 2nd year for additional training.