Intern- General

Responsibilities

• Work on a defined project aligned to company priorities, with clear ownership and deliverables
• Conduct research, analysis, or development work depending on team placement
• Support initiatives such as data analysis, software development, operational planning, or business strategy
• Contribute to customer-facing or internal deliverables (e.g., tools, dashboards, proposals, reports)
• Collaborate with team members and participate in weekly check-ins with a mentor
• Present findings and outcomes at the conclusion of the program
• Example Projects:
• Building analytics tools to monitor system performance and activity.
• Supporting deployment planning and coverage modeling for maritime sensing.
• Developing proposals and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for real-world deployments.
• Conducting market, operational, or intelligence analysis.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, technical, or problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interest in maritime operations, national security, or applied technology
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and open-ended problems
• Preferred Backgrounds:
• Maritime (Coast Guard, Navy, shipping, etc.)
• National security / homeland security
• Offshore energy / oil & gas
• Engineering, data, or technical disciplines
• Startups, consulting, or operational environments
• Program Outcome:
• At the conclusion of the program, interns will present their work to leadership. Strong performers may be considered for future internships or full-time roles.
• This program is designed to identify high-potential talent and provide meaningful exposure to real-world problems and solutions.

Benefits

Additional Information

Role Overview: The Summer Intern will support high-priority initiatives across the company, working on real-world problems in maritime operations, national security, and data-driven decision making. Interns will be placed on a team based on their skills, interests, and company needs, with primary opportunities across engineering, growth/strategy, and operations (with flexibility for other areas as needed). Interns will be treated as short-term team members and will be expected to own a project and deliver a tangible outcome by the end of the program. Program Details: Duration: 10-12 weeks (summer); potential for part-time continuation during the academic year. Hours: ~40 hours/week (summer); flexible for year-round interns depending on availability. Team Placement: Engineering, Growth/Strategy, or Operations (with flexibility for other functions). Location: Arlington, VA.

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