Engineering & Data Science Intern- High School Internship

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Our Department delivers applied systems and mission engineering support to NORAD, USNORTHCOM, and subordinate commands. The department emphasizes collaboration and mission-focused solutions to support homeland defense and security operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with a small team on real engineering and/or data science projects, helping with tasks like collecting data, running simple tests, and organizing results.
• Take part in an 8–10-week hands-on learning program that introduces core engineering principles and basic data science tools beyond what you learn in school.
• Practice explaining your work in simple terms, both in writing and in group discussions or short presentations.
• Ask questions, try new ideas, and actively look for chances to turn what you learn in the classroom into practical solutions for real-world problems.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Sustained excellence in academic performance
• Currently in high school and taking STEM classes (such as engineering, computer science, or advanced math/science), with a strong interest in technology and problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain ideas and write about what you learned or built.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed or currently enrolled in advanced math courses (such as Calculus I or higher) and an introductory or Fundamentals of Engineering Design course.
  
  

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

None

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$31,200 - $37,800 - $45,400 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, local or international law.

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