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What kind of R&D
exposure will I get as an intern at DSO? |
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DSO undertakes applied R&D
for the nation’s defence and security applications.
We have built up distinctive capabilities in key
areas such as guided systems, command, control
and communications (C3); sensor systems and signal
processing; electronic warfare, advanced electronics
and advanced materials; and biomedical, human
sciences, chemical-biological defence and environmental
protection. As an intern, you will have an opportunity
to work alongside our researchers in these areas
and contribute to our multi-disciplinary R&D
teams. |
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What does the Internship Programme
at DSO entails? |
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You will be assigned projects
with real challenges, solutions and deadlines.
You will be part of our R&D team and you will
work alongside our engineers and scientists, and
you will be given opportunities to contribute
research and ideas that could eventually manifest
itself in a complete product the Singapore Armed
Forces will use. You will acquire practical work
experience in operating state-of-the-art equipment
and instruments.
To make your attachment a memorable experience,
we have the following programme planned for you.
| Month |
Programme |
An Insight …
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| January |
The Orientation |
… a welcome programme
for you to discover the many facets of DSO
… a time where you will familiarise
yourselves with DSO’s physical surroundings
… and meet other interns … |
| February & April |
Enrichment Courses |
… the enrichment courses are designed
to equip you with knowledge and skills that
are universally applicable… this programme
aims to add value to the technical exposure
you’ll get at DSO… and gears you
towards the IA project competition … |
| March |
The Feedback Session |
… a sharing session with your DSO
and university supervisors … a chance
for DSO staff to meet your university supervisors
to explore possible collaborative efforts… |
| May |
The IA Project Competition |
… the first round of shortlisting
will be done by DSO’s IA supervisors
… the second round of shortlisting
will be conducted by DSO’s senior technical
staff … top 5 projects will qualify
for the final round where interns will make
a presentation to a panel of judges comprising
management staff of DSO and the universities
… winners will receive cash prizes
plus lots of publicity… |
| June |
The Closing Ceremony |
the end of a fruitful internship... and
we hope that you short stint at DSO has
inspired you sufficiently to pursue a career
in R&D. |
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What is the duration of the
internship? |
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Six months for local undergraduates
in 2 intakes – January to June and July to
December. Summer Internship for overseas students
ranges from 8 to 12 weeks, which can commence
in May or July. |
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Internship at DSO sounds exciting
but a little daunting. Why kind of guidance or
support will I receive? |
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Every intern is paired with
a supervisor who is responsible for mentoring,
guiding and challenging you in the undertaking.
Along the way, improvements will be made to the
execution of the internship programme based on
feedback from the intern and the supervisor. At
the end of the programme, both the intern and
the supervisor will provide an evaluation of internship. |
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