Intern- General

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.