MBA Intern - Missile Defense
wardstone.space
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- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- Today
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About the company
wardstone.space
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 2 to 10 employees
Wardstone is an aerospace defense-tech company developing next-generation capabilities to protect the United States and its allies from missiles and other aerial threats. We design, build, and deploy low-cost modular interceptors.
What you'll do
- The intern will support financial planning, market analysis, and government engagement strategies for defense industrial projects.
- They will also assist in preparing proposals, whitepapers, and briefing materials while participating in customer strategy discussions.
What you need
- Candidates must be currently pursuing an MBA and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior military service and experience with air and missile defense systems are strongly preferred.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Financial planningFinancial analysisDefense acquisitionGovernment engagementStrategic partnershipsMarket analysisCompetitive analysisProposal writingCommunication skillsProject managementDefense policyDoD acquisition processesSBIRSTTRGovernment contracting
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Perks
- Competitive compensation
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OVERVIEW
Wardstone is a defense-tech startup building next-generation air and missile
defense systems to protect the United States and its allies. We work closely
with the Department of War to move fast from concept to deployed capability.
We are looking for an MBA Intern to support strategy, finance, operations,
customer discovery, government engagement, and strategic partnerships.
We have a strong preference for candidates with prior military service. Bonus
points for experience with air and missile defense systems.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
* Financial planning and analysis of defense industrial projects
* Support engagement with DoD customers, labs, and program offices
* Help prepare briefing materials, whitepapers, and proposals (SBIR, BAAs,
RFPs)
* Track and analyze defense programs, budgets, and acquisition pathways
* Assist with partner and prime contractor outreach
* Conduct market and competitive analysis across defense
* Sit in on real customer calls, strategy discussions, and reviews
* Potential travel to military bases and conferences domestically
* Bonus points for active clearance
This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to how early-stage defense
companies work with government customers.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
* Prior service members strongly preferred, especially those with experience in
air and missile defense
* Currently pursuing an MBA
* Demonstrated interest in defense technology and national security
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, policy, economics, business, or a related
field
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments
* Interest in national security, defense acquisition, and emerging technology
* Ability to work in the U.S. (citizenship required)
Bonus points for experience with:
* DoD acquisition processes or program offices
* SBIR / STTR or government contracting
* Strategy, consulting, or defense policy
* Engineering background and ability to engage with engineers
WHY WARDSTONE
* Work on real national security problems with real customers
* Learn how defense startups engage with the DoD from the inside
* Direct mentorship from founders
* High ownership, real responsibility, no busywork
* Competitive compensation for interns