Defense & Space Business Development Intern — Real Ownership

Wardstone; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from founders

Competitive compensation for interns

Job summary

Wardstone, a defense-tech startup based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Business Development Intern to support customer discovery and strategic partnerships. This role offers hands-on experience in national security projects.

Candidates with military backgrounds are preferred, especially from the Air Force, Navy, or military academies. Responsibilities include engaging with DoD customers, preparing materials, and conducting analysis across defense domains.

The position provides direct mentorship and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Prior service members strongly preferred, especially graduates of military academies.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments.
• Ability to work in the U.S. (citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with DoD customers and strategic partnerships.
• Help prepare briefing materials and proposals.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis across defense and space domains.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in fast-moving environments

Interest in national security and defense systems

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering, policy, economics, business

Job description

Wardstone, a defense-tech startup based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Business Development Intern to support customer discovery and strategic partnerships. This role offers hands-on experience in national security projects.

Candidates with military backgrounds are preferred, especially from the Air Force, Navy, or military academies. Responsibilities include engaging with DoD customers, preparing materials, and conducting analysis across defense domains.

The position provides direct mentorship and competitive compensation.