2027 Growth & Business Development Intern

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. seeks a Growth & Business Development Intern in Long Beach for a 10-week immersive program from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027. The role offers hands-on project work, mentorship, and professional development in a fast-paced environment.

The intern will support the team with market research, customer and partner engagement, and strategic growth initiatives, with opportunities to present findings and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university, preferably pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in business development, growth strategy, market research, or related business functions.
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel for in-person orientation and program kickoff, as well as for the final presentation at program completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with market research, opportunity identification, and analysis of potential customers, partners, markets, and business opportunities.
• Support the development and organization of business development materials, presentations, research summaries, and other customer- or partner-facing content.
• Assist with tracking and organizing business opportunities, market information, and other relevant data.
• Participate in customer, partner, and internal meetings to gain exposure to business development and growth activities.
• Support research and analysis related to markets, competitors, customers, partners, and industry trends.
• Assist with the development of presentations, proposals, or other materials supporting business and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners on assigned projects.
• Contribute ideas and insights that support business growth, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Complete assigned projects and deliverables accurately and within established timelines.

Job description

2027 Growth & Business Development Intern

Long Beach

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated emerging talent to participate in a10-week immersive internship program from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027. This program offers university students hands-on experience through project-based work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Throughout the program, Interns will have exposure to mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities.

The Growth & Business Development intern will support Voyager Technologies at one of the following locations:

• Houston, TX
• Long Beach, CA

The Growth & Business Development Intern will support the team with a variety of activities related to business growth, market research, customer and partner engagement, and strategic initiatives. The intern will gain exposure to business development fundamentals while contributing to projects that support the organization’s growth objectives.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist with market research, opportunity identification, and analysis of potential customers, partners, markets, and business opportunities.
• Support the development and organization of business development materials, presentations, research summaries, and other customer-or partner-facing content.
• Assist with tracking and organizing business opportunities, market information, and other relevant data.
• Participate in customer, partner, and internal meetings to gain exposure to business development and growth activities.
• Support research and analysis related to markets, competitors, customers, partners, and industry trends.
• Assist with the development of presentations, proposals, or other materials supporting business and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners on assigned projects.
• Contribute ideas and insights that support business growth, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Complete assigned projects and deliverables accurately and within established timelines.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university, preferably pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in business development, growth strategy, market research, or related business functions.
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to learn new industries, markets, processes, and tools.
• Ability to travel for in-person orientation and program kickoff, as well as for the final presentation at program completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, coursework, academic project, or other relevant experience.
• Experience with research, presentations, business analysis, project management, or customer-facing activities.
• Curiosity about industries, markets, and emerging business opportunities.
• Interest in developing skills in business development, market research, customer engagement, or strategic growth.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize information into clear, concise materials.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Hourly Pay Range: $23.50-$30.00 per hour

*Hourly rate determined by academic year, college major, line of business, geography

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

$23.50 - $30 USD

$23.50 - $30 USD

Voluntary Self-Identification

As set forth in Voyager Technologies, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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