MBA Intern - Missile Defense
El Segundo, CAFull-time$8,000–12,000/moSeen todayStill listed today
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Wardstone is seeking an MBA intern to support strategy, finance, operations, customer discovery, government engagement, and strategic partnerships at a defense-tech startup. The role offers hands-on exposure to working with government customers and includes analysis, customer engagement, proposal preparation, and partner outreach. Wardstone strongly prefers candidates with prior military service, especially air and missile defense experience.
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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
Compensation The base pay range for this role is $8,000 – $12,000 per month.
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