Students: What to know before you go
Our mission is to directly connect government and industry employers in the intelligence, defense, and aerospace communities with top engineering students for potential internship, co-operative, and/or full-time employment opportunities in the national security field. Over the course of our career fair, you will have an opportunity to meet with employers, share your resume, and set up post-career fair interviews.
What: 2025 Aerospace, Defense, and Intelligence Career Fair
When: Tuesday, September 16, 10am - 4pm EST
Where: Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center
Who: Employers are looking for Sophomore, Junior, Senior, MS, and PhD candidates
List of Employers
Register Here
| Employer | Website | Job Types | Academic Level | US Citizenship Restrictions? | Interviews on Wednesday |
| CACI | https://www.caci.com | Internship, Job | Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman | X | X |
| Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) | https://www.cia.gov/index.html | Cooperative Education, Internship, Job | Alumni, Postdoc, PhD, MBA, Masters, Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman | X | |
| ClearShark Services | https://www.clearsharkservices.com | Job | Certificate Program, Alumni, Postdoc, PhD, MBA, Masters, Senior, Junior | X | |
| J.B. Hunt Transport | http://www.jbhunt.com/ | Internship, Job | Masters, Senior, Junior, Sophomore | X | |
| ManTech International Corporation | http://www.mantech.com/ | Internship, Job | Certificate Program, , Alumni, MBA, Masters, Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman | X | X |
| MIT Lincoln Laboratory | http://www.ll.mit.edu | Cooperative Education, Internship, Job | PhD, Masters, Senior, Junior | X | |
| Raytheon Technologies | https://jobs.rtx.com | Internship, Job | |||
| Roka Security | https://www.rokasecurity.com | Internship, Job | Alumni, Masters, Senior, Junior | X | |
| Structural Design and Analysis, Inc. | https://structures.aero/about/ | Job | Alumni, Postdoc, PhD, Masters, Senior | X | X |
| U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security | https://careers.state.gov | Job | Alumni, Masters |
Before You Go
Take advantage of the tools and advising provided by VT’s Career and Professional Development office. This office works with all Virginia Tech students: all majors; all academic levels; all career topics. They are here to empower you and help you make your mark at this event and others along your path towards a fulfilling career.
- Make an individual appointment for resume review or interview tips
- Make sure you are registered for the fair in Handshake, and that your resume is marked as public. Employers will have the ability to review your resumes prior to the fair.
- Make sure you have plenty of copies of your resume on hand. There are no public printers located in Squires Student Center. Copies can be made at the Library for a small fee, but we encourage you to come prepared.
- Check out Career Outfitters, to make sure you are dressed to impress
- Tips on preparing for career fairs
Career Fair Prep: Make the Most of Your Fair Experience!
Thursday, September 4th at 5pm (1 hour)
Join Virginia Tech Career and Professional Development for a virtual workshop designed to help you navigate the many career fairs happening this semester with confidence and strategy. Led by two career coaches, this session will guide you through the essentials of career fair success including how to polish your resume, find and research upcoming career fairs, craft a strong elevator pitch, dress professionally, and talk effectively with recruiters. We'll also walk you through how to create a game plan for the day of the fair and the key steps to follow up afterward. Bring your questions! There will be dedicated time at the end of the session to ask anything on your mind! REGISTER HERE
This event is co-sponsored by the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and The Hume Center for National Security and Technology.