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Data engineering intern jobs are open across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and enterprise software, from pre-junior to returning-student level, with specializations in pipeline development, data warehouse engineering, and real-time stream processing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join our Oak Creek, WI team as a Data Security Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As an engineering intern, you will work closely with our engineering staff on actual customer projects. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real-world experience in an engineering development environment.
In addition to data security engineering, we have open opportunities in mechanical, process, software and systems engineering this summer. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.
As a Data Security Engineering Intern, you will develop and maintain cybersecurity posture in Primary Flight, Engine, and Multi-function displays as well as in-flight computing devices including Network Servers, Mission and Display Processors, Data Concentrator Units, and Flight Controls. You will engage in all phases of avionics development including requirements gathering and verification, architecture creation and review, detailed design and analysis, peer technical reviews, compliance to industry and company design standards, and compliance to program cost and schedule targets. You will work under the supervision of engineering managers and other experienced engineers to engage in all phases of software development including the following activities:
- Participate in cybersecurity risk/safety assessments on aviation related systems, including analytical assessment, supplemental testing, and risk mitigation assessments
- Support development of cyber security lifecycle documentation in support of formal certification of avionics cybersecurity with the FAA and foreign certification authorities.
- Support development and execution of refutation and penetration testing
Desired Skills:
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment based on Agile Scrum principles
- Capability of working independently with limited oversight from senior engineers
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Demonstrate systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to recognize how to changes at a component level can impact the overall system and vice versa)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Able to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2027
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications:
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Experience with software languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python
- Familiar with the concept of Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)
- Ability to work part-time during the school year
Who We Are
Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.
Astronautics' key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Join our Oak Creek, WI team as a Data Security Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As an engineering intern, you will work closely with our engineering staff on actual customer projects. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real-world experience in an engineering development environment.
In addition to data security engineering, we have open opportunities in mechanical, process, software and systems engineering this summer. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.
As a Data Security Engineering Intern, you will develop and maintain cybersecurity posture in Primary Flight, Engine, and Multi-function displays as well as in-flight computing devices including Network Servers, Mission and Display Processors, Data Concentrator Units, and Flight Controls. You will engage in all phases of avionics development including requirements gathering and verification, architecture creation and review, detailed design and analysis, peer technical reviews, compliance to industry and company design standards, and compliance to program cost and schedule targets. You will work under the supervision of engineering managers and other experienced engineers to engage in all phases of software development including the following activities:
- Participate in cybersecurity risk/safety assessments on aviation related systems, including analytical assessment, supplemental testing, and risk mitigation assessments
- Support development of cyber security lifecycle documentation in support of formal certification of avionics cybersecurity with the FAA and foreign certification authorities.
- Support development and execution of refutation and penetration testing
Desired Skills:
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment based on Agile Scrum principles
- Capability of working independently with limited oversight from senior engineers
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Demonstrate systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to recognize how to changes at a component level can impact the overall system and vice versa)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Able to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2027
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications:
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Experience with software languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python
- Familiar with the concept of Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)
- Ability to work part-time during the school year
Who We Are
Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.
Astronautics' key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data engineering intern jobs.
- Proficiency in Python or Scala for data processing and scripting tasks
- Hands-on experience with SQL, including joins, aggregations, and window functions
- Familiarity with at least one cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Exposure to data pipeline or workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or dbt
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, data science, or a related field
- Understanding of distributed data systems and basic data modeling concepts
Tips for Your Data Engineering Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Recruiters screening data engineering intern resumes look for specific tools, not just 'data experience.' List the exact technologies you've used, such as Apache Spark, dbt, Airflow, or Snowflake, and match them to the stack named in each job posting before you apply.
Show a pipeline project in your portfolio
A single end-to-end project, even a small one, outperforms a long list of coursework. Build a public repo that ingests raw data, transforms it, and loads it somewhere queryable. Hiring managers for intern roles want proof you can connect the pieces.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data engineering intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target teams, not just company names
A data engineering intern role at a large company's growth analytics team is very different from one on its infrastructure platform team. Read the job description for the team's actual output, not just the company brand, so your cover note speaks to what they actually build.
Prepare for a SQL and coding screen
Most data engineering intern interviews include a live or take-home coding round focused on SQL window functions, Python data manipulation, or both. Practice writing queries that clean messy datasets and joining tables with non-obvious keys, not just basic SELECT statements.
Follow up with a specific technical detail
After your final interview round, send a follow-up that references one technical problem you discussed and how you thought through it. This reinforces your engineering instincts and keeps you memorable in a pool of candidates who send identical thank-you notes.
Data Engineering Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data engineering interns?
Shure, AbbVie, and TikTok are hiring the most data engineering interns right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly high at companies scaling their cloud data infrastructure or building out self-serve analytics platforms.
How many data engineering intern jobs are remote?
About 68% of data engineering intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options most common in roles focused on cloud pipeline development and analytics engineering rather than on-premise infrastructure or data center work. Hybrid arrangements tend to dominate at larger enterprise employers.
How do you become a data engineering intern?
Start by building foundational skills in SQL, Python, and at least one cloud platform. Build a project that demonstrates a complete data pipeline, from ingestion through transformation to a queryable output. Apply to roles that match your current stack, and be ready to explain your design decisions during a technical screen.
Can you get a data engineering intern role with no prior work experience?
Yes, many data engineering intern roles are designed for candidates with academic projects rather than professional work history. Employers focus on your ability to write clean SQL, manipulate data with Python, and explain your reasoning. A well-documented GitHub project that ingests and transforms a real dataset can substitute for a prior internship on your resume.
What does the data engineering intern interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a technical assessment covering SQL and Python, and a final round with the engineering team. The technical round often involves writing queries on a sample dataset or walking through a past project. Some teams add a system design question asking how you would architect a simple data pipeline.
Where can I find and apply to data engineering intern jobs?
You can find and apply to data engineering intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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