Junior Data Engineering Intern

Job Description

Junior Data Engineering Intern – Summer 2026

ECS is seeking a Junior Data Engineering Intern to work in our Fairfax, VA office for the summer of 2026. 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 of this Internship:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with ETL processes and data management concepts.
• Experience working with cloud technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, etc.).
• Experience with Databricks or Gitlab.
• Experience with data visualization tools.

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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.