Junior Data Engineer - Intern
Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Data Engineering Intern to work in our Fairfax, VA office for the summer of 2027.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to move beyond the classroom and gain firsthand experience with production-grade workflows and real-world datasets. You will work alongside senior engineers and scientists to acquire hands-on experience in data infrastructure and engineering practices in support of a DoW Artificial Intelligence initiative. Our team environment provides opportunities for growth to individuals who are motivated to excel. Our growing program works with the most forward-leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders within the AI/ML domain.
Job Description:
ECS seeks an individual who is passionate about data, eager to learn, and excited to develop foundational skills in data engineering while contributing to meaningful projects. In this position, you will develop and maintain data pipelines and perform data analysis on GEOINT datasets, gaining experience with end‑to‑end data engineering processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Extract, transform and standardize data to prepare for ingest into Machine Learning (ML) development environments
Assist with the design and development of data services
Document data processes and workflows
Complete data analyses, catering results to leadership in a holistic and easy-to-understand way
Help ensure data quality and accuracy to support reliable analytics and insights
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully under changing priorities and deadlines
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions
Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork
Benefits:
Real-world experience in data engineering practices
Exposure to real datasets and enterprise level tools
Mentorship from experienced data professionals
Contribution to impactful AI initiatives
Professional development opportunities
Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, or an equivalent field
Experience with Python and SQL
Experience transforming and manipulating data sets
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities
Req Benefits:
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