About Us:
Chimera Rocket Labs is an innovative aerospace technology company focused on the future of space exploration. With a commitment to creating cutting-edge solutions for space missions, we are seeking a Data Engineer Intern to join our remote team. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring data engineer to gain hands-on experience working on projects that support our space technology initiatives.
Position Overview:
As a Data Engineer Intern, you will work closely with our data engineering team to design, build, and optimize data pipelines, manage large datasets, and ensure the smooth processing and storage of data. This internship will provide you with valuable exposure to industry-standard tools, best practices, and real-world applications in the aerospace field. You will contribute to ensuring that data is accessible, reliable, and ready for analysis, helping to drive the success of space exploration projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines to collect, process, and store data from multiple sources.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to understand data requirements and build robust solutions.
- Clean and preprocess large datasets to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Optimize data processing workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Help build and manage data warehouses and data lakes to store and retrieve data efficiently.
- Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) to deploy and manage data solutions.
- Assist in implementing data integration processes that support the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data.
- Contribute to automating data operations, reporting, and monitoring tasks.
- Document data workflows, architectures, and processes for easy knowledge sharing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, ensuring seamless data processing and retrieval.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala for building data pipelines and processing data.
- Basic knowledge of databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and experience with database management.
- Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
- Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
- Exposure to cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure for data storage and processing is a bonus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot data-related issues.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and grow in the field of data engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with data integration and ETL processes.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) for code management.
- Knowledge or interest in aerospace technologies or engineering concepts.
- Experience with data visualization tools or frameworks (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Why Join Chimera Rocket Labs?
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies in the aerospace sector.
- Work remotely with a team of passionate professionals who are driving the future of space exploration.
- Competitive internship compensation and flexible work hours.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in cloud computing, data engineering, and other emerging technologies.
- Potential for future career opportunities within the company.
Start your journey at Chimera Rocket Labs as a Data Engineer Intern and contribute to the next frontier of space exploration through cutting-edge data solutions! 🚀