Recent College Graduate/Early Career FAQs
When does Orbital hire college graduates?
Orbital typically extends offers of employment by December for students graduating in the following Spring. On occasion, employment offers may be extended early in the following year.
What type of majors do you typically recruit for?
Typically, Orbital focuses on the following disciplines:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Accounting
I previously interned at Orbital and will soon graduate. What’s the process for applying?
Prior interns are encouraged to apply directly online at the Search Job Postings page. Once you have submitted your resume, feel free to contact the recruiting department and let them know that you have applied to the position and you are interested in joining Orbital as a full time employee.
Which of Orbital’s locations hire recent graduates?
All of Orbital’s locations hire recent college graduates. On the Search Jobs Postings section you can search for jobs by location.
If I am interested in more than one location, should I apply to multiple requisitions?
Yes, each Orbital location has their own recruiting department and has specific requisitions open for their site. It is recommended that if you are interested in multiple locations, you apply to the appropriate open requisition that relates to each location.
I have looked at the college recruiting schedule and Orbital will not be visiting my school. What should I do?
Although Orbital tries to visit as many schools as possible, we are not able to make it to every school that we hire graduates from. Even if we did not visit your school, we’d still like you to apply! Please visit our Search Job Postings page and apply directly to the job requisition that matches your skill set. Also, please check back periodically as we add new schools to our schedule.
What are the requirements to apply for a position that is posted on Orbital.com?
To be eligible for employment, you must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or lawful temporary resident under an amnesty program
Visit our Search Job Postings page on this web site to view current job opportunities. Once you identify a position that you are interested in, please submit your resume directly for that requisition. After Orbital receives your resume, a recruiter will review your resume to determine if you are a qualified match. In the event that your skills match a current need and the business unit expresses interest, we will contact you for an interview
Are there any special programs to help new hires transition to working at Orbital?
Orbital has implemented a “Freshout Welcoming Committee” to ease the transition of our new graduates. The purpose of this group is to give our new hires the chance to meet their peers who work in different divisions within Orbital whom they may not typically have an opportunity to meet. This group meets after work, typically in a social setting. Examples of recent activities include:
- Social hours
- Ski trips
- Lunch with the CEO
To further our goal of recruiting the best and brightest students in the country, Orbital hosts an annual College Invitational. Selected students, chosen from visits at college recruiting events, are flown to the Dulles, Virginia Headquarters for this exciting, all-day event.
Lunch with the CEO and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Satellite Manufacturing Facility and Mission Control Center are just a few of the activities scheduled. Most importantly, students will interview with hiring managers and have an opportunity to ask questions about projects and career paths. The result: an in-depth look at Orbital’s work environment and cutting-edge products.
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