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Quartermaster, Arlington, VA, United States


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.

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