Intern - Data Science

About the role

General Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies develop high‑technology systems spanning the nuclear fuel cycle, remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. This undergraduate internship is with the Energy team in San Diego, California, requiring the candidate to be local to San Diego.

Schedule

Part‑time, 10 hours per week, onsite Monday‑Friday, from September 26 2026 through December 31 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day‑to‑day activities of the assigned functional area under general supervision.
• Assist with image data processing, coding, weekly reporting, and a final presentation.
• Apply knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve problems.
• Develop electronic and hard‑copy reports, records, diagrams and charts.
• Observe all laws, regulations and applicable obligations when conducting business on behalf of the company.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a recognized U.S. college or university (full‑ or part‑time).
• If completing an undergraduate degree before the internship starts, must plan to continue immediately into a graduate program.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately.
• Ability to follow general and detailed instructions and organizational policies.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with internal professionals.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Field of study: Data Science.

Pay

Hourly rate: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour (based on field of study and college years completed). Approximate annual salary range: $44,590 – $66,295.