Data Engineer Intern

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Data Engineer - Internship

Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Data Engineer - Intern to engage in Business Data Analytics Platform development and deployment.  As our intern, you will get to work with different business functions per project requirement, develop and/or deploy the data pipelines, Power BI reports and other analytics applications under the compliance to industry security practice, and participate or lead specific project. 

In this position, you will also contribute to advanced analytics platform development and analytics tool portfolio enhancement. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop Business Data Analytics Platform, including integrating different cloud resources into the platform as needed.
• Develop and support data pipelines.
• Develop and support data transformation with SQL.
• Continued assessment of processes to protect data under Thales security requirement.
• Any additional duties and projects as assigned by Management.
• Assists in implementation of various tools and processes as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Quantitative Analysis, Management Information System, or related field with 0-2 yrs. of experience.
• Proficiency in Python, VBA, SQL and data modeling.
• Experience with data visualized analytics tool, e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Matlab, Grafana, etc.
• Experience working with end users in technical support or coaching.
• Exposure to Cloud environment, e.g., Azure, Data Lake, Databricks.
• Strong skills in Office 365, especially in Excel, including VBA Macro.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

What We Offer

The anticipated TTC range for this role is $20-25 USD per hour. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program