FCC Seeks Recent Engineering Grads for Engineer-In-Training Program

Recent engineering school graduates with superior academic credentials and an interest in communications engineering are invited to apply for the FCC’s 2008 Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program.

“Engineers at the FCC work on cutting-edge issues in the communications and high-tech arenas, including those affecting the deployment of next generation wireless systems, digital television and radio transition, public safety and homeland security,” the FCC notes. “They also promote the deployment of broadband technologies, promote access to communications services for Americans with disabilities, and work to protect the rights of consumers.”

The FCC News Release announcing the 2008 Engineer-in-Training program states, “Selection for participation in the Engineer-in-Training Program is expected to be highly competitive. Selection criteria includes: academic achievement as demonstrated by class standing; demonstrated technical competence (work experience, co-op, or class projects); writing skills; and demonstrated interest in government service and/or the communications industry.”

Applications must be received by April 10, 2008. The news release has information on specific requirements and how to apply.

Doug Lung

Doug Lung is one of America's foremost authorities on broadcast RF technology. As vice president of Broadcast Technology for NBCUniversal Local, H. Douglas Lung leads NBC and Telemundo-owned stations’ RF and transmission affairs, including microwave, radars, satellite uplinks, and FCC technical filings. Beginning his career in 1976 at KSCI in Los Angeles, Lung has nearly 50 years of experience in broadcast television engineering. Beginning in 1985, he led the engineering department for what was to become the Telemundo network and station group, assisting in the design, construction and installation of the company’s broadcast and cable facilities. Other projects include work on the launch of Hawaii’s first UHF TV station, the rollout and testing of the ATSC mobile-handheld standard, and software development related to the incentive auction TV spectrum repack.
A longtime columnist for TV Technology, Doug is also a regular contributor to IEEE Broadcast Technology. He is the recipient of the 2023 NAB Television Engineering Award. He also received a Tech Leadership Award from TV Tech publisher Future plc in 2021 and is a member of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society and the Society of Broadcast Engineers.