Business Development Intern

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Growth Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge technology. You will support the capture and business development teams in navigating the complex landscape of Space Systems, Cyber Operations, and Directed Energy programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can leverage data within our Salesforce CRM to help identify market trends, track contract opportunities, and streamline our business development pipeline.

Responsibilities

• CRM Management: Support the Growth team by maintaining and auditing data within Salesforce. This includes tracking active pursuits, updating account records, and generating reports on pipeline health.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct research on upcoming Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, focusing on advancements in Directed Energy (DE) weapon systems, satellite resilience, and defensive cyber capabilities.
• Capture Support: Assist in the preparation of "Gate Reviews" and proposal development by gathering competitive intelligence and analyzing historical contract award data.
• Strategic Communications: Help draft briefings and marketing materials for key industry events and customer engagements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate or improve internal growth workflows to increase the efficiency of our business development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Political Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is highly preferred. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are required.
• Interest Areas: A demonstrated interest in the aerospace and defense industry, specifically regarding emerging technologies like High-Energy Lasers (HEL), orbital mechanics, or network security.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to synthesize complex data from sources like SAM.gov and GovWin into actionable insights.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Security: Must be a U.S. Citizen, as this position may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

About AV

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.