Data Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

• Passion for data engineering and working with open-source datasets.
• Basic knowledge of data integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, or similar tools for data manipulation and analysis.
• Understanding of data structures, databases, and version control tools (such as Git) for collaborative projects.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to onboard and enrich datasets in our Data Fabric environment.
• Analytical skills to assess dataset quality and relevance for catalog enrichment.
• Currently enrolled in a Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree program.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to potential exposure to sensitive government-related work.

Highly Preferred

• Interest in cloud-based data platforms and big data technologies.
• Eagerness to learn about data catalogs and data discovery tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively share insights and project outcomes within the team.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new datasets and discovering new applications of data.

Work Type

• Location: Onsite at Raft HQ in McLean, VA
• Duration: June to August 2027
• Hours: Part-time, up to 40 hours per week
• Compensation: $20 - $24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

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Who We Are

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

Our Vision Statement

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.