2027 Dr. Chris Scolese Summer Internship Program

Job overview

The 2027 Dr. Chris Scolese Summer Internship Program is onsite for a 10-week period between June and August, with positions in Chantilly, VA; technical positions may also be located at Buckley Air Force Base, CO, Fort Belvoir, VA, or White Sands Missile Range, NM. The listed 2026 Washington, D.C. metro salary range is $58,884–$80,041 per year, depending on degree level. The National Reconnaissance Office develops, acquires, launches, and operates satellites that provide space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Interns complete supervised projects aligned with mission needs and receive training and professional-development opportunities. The program offers students exposure to contracting, financial management, or technical career fields and supports NRO projects and initiatives.

What you'll do

• Complete an assigned project aligned with mission needs
• perform independent and team-oriented work under direct supervision
• participate in professional development and training. Technical-field opportunities may include engineering plans and designs, research, trend analysis, and technical analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

2027 summer internship

dr. chris scolese

national reconnaissance office

nro

chantilly va

technical career field

contracting

financial management

space-based intelligence

10-week program

student internship

$58,884–$80,041/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid internship
• training and guidance
• professional development and mission-overview events.

Why this role

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students, meet the stated GPA and credit requirements, be U.S. citizens, and be able to obtain and hold a TS/SCI clearance including a polygraph. Technical positions are available at additional listed sites.

About the employer

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.