AI Systems and Automation Intern

Summary

Toffler Associates is a future-focused strategic advisory firm that works with both government and commercial clients. The firm is seeking an AI Systems & Automation Intern to support strategic client projects, particularly in the Aerospace and Defense, Energy and Utilities industries, by developing AI-enabled workflows and applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-enabled workflows, copilots, and applications using modern AI platforms and APIs
• Assist in managing and organizing structured and unstructured data for AI applications and retrieval systems
• Work with CEO and Director of Operations to identify opportunities to automate business overhead and operational processes
• Prototype rapidly, iterate continuously, and translate concepts into functional applications
• Support data governance, permissions management, and secure AI deployment practices
• Collaborate across teams to translate foresight, strategy, and operational needs into practical AI-enabled solutions

Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize models
• Ability to clearly communicate findings, challenges, and solutions to team members
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), and version control systems (Git) is beneficial
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future
• Previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize models
• Ability to clearly communicate findings, challenges, and solutions to team members
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), and version control systems (Git) is beneficial
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Nice to Haves

• Previous coursework or projects related to machine learning or AI is a plus