A&D Market Intelligence Intern, Advanced Optics - Summer 2027

A&D Market Intelligence Intern, Advanced Optics - Summer 2027

Date: Oct 24, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78870

**The company built on breakthroughs.  **

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

As a market intelligence Intern for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) business, you will assist in supporting aerospace and defense market and program tracking, competitor profiling & SWOT analysis. You will collaborate closely with various functions such as Product Line Managers, Account Managers, Operations, etc. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail to drive market understanding and business growth.

Program Perks:

• Competitive salaries

• Assistance with housing and travel

• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities:

• Social and networking opportunities

• Volunteer opportunities

• Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

Participate in or lead a project that helps improve our market understanding which could include, but not limited to, the following:

• Tracking Department of War (DoW) budget, programs, Government and third-party databases, including RDTE/emerging programs, upgrades, and multi-year funding lines

• Build and maintain detailed profiles of key competitors, detailing their technical capabilities, manufacturing footprint, executive movements, and past performance.

• Explore applications space beyond current domain, potentially to new/commercial applications using our current products/capabilities

• Coordinate and execute a project from start to finish

• Present findings to key stakeholders and senior leadership

• Learn about the organization and the functions to understand how the division operates

Experiences/Education - Required

• Working towards a master’s degree in: Business, Finance, Political Science or equivalent

• Former defense industry, military, or government contracting experience preferred, but not required

• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later

• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc. after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.

• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Business intelligence and data analytics

• Financial & strategic modeling

• Experience leveraging AI-driven research tools, while applying critical thinking to challenge/refine results

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving and critical thinking.

• Self-starter, adaptability and eagerness to learn.

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Travel

• None expected. As needed to support project.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

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