Business Operations Internship (Summer 2027)

Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations. To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams. Overview: Amca is looking for sharp, high-energy interns to join our Business Operations team. You will work directly on the workflows that keep Amca's pipeline moving — supporting business development, tracking opportunities, and helping execute on new growth. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership role where your work will have direct impact on the company's growth. You will collaborate cross-functionally with program management, engineering, and production teams to help identify and execute new business opportunities. Responsibilities: Support Amca's business development and pipeline management processes, including opportunity identification, bid preparation, and follow-through Track and manage active opportunities across Amca's target markets Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical and programmatic inputs needed to pursue new business Assist with research and analysis to support business development and program management decisions Help maintain accurate records of pipeline activity, bids, and outcomes Contribute to process improvements that increase the speed and quality of Amca's business operations workflows Basic Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program Background or coursework in one or more of the following: Business, Finance, Political Science, Law, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a closely related field Preferred Skills and Experience: Demonstrated track record of high performance in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a high degree of ownership Prior exposure to defense acquisition, government contracting, or DoD procurement processes Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing Hourly Pay Range $30—$50 USD This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3). The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.