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.
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.
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
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.
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
Maritime (Coast Guard, Navy, shipping, etc.)
National security / homeland security
Offshore energy / oil & gas
Engineering, data, or technical disciplines
Startups, consulting, or operational environments
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.
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