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Wardstone (YC F25) · 1 day ago

Business Development Intern - Space and Missile Defense

Los Angeles, CA, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$6,000/mo - $10,000/mo

Wardstone is a defense-tech startup building next-generation space and missile defense systems to protect the United States and its allies. We are looking for a Business Development Intern to support customer discovery, government engagement, and strategic partnerships.

AerospaceMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 and space domains

Sit in on real customer calls, strategy discussions, and reviews

Potential travel to military bases and conferences domestically

Bonus points for active clearance

Qualification

DoD acquisition processesGovernment contractingEngineering backgroundInterest in national securityCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing or recently completed a 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)

Preferred

Prior service members strongly preferred, especially graduates of U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy

Bonus points for active clearance

Bonus points for experience with DoD acquisition processes or program offices

Bonus points for SBIR / STTR or government contracting

Bonus points for strategy, consulting, or defense policy

Bonus points for engineering background and ability to engage with engineers

Benefits

Competitive compensation for interns

Direct mentorship from founders

High ownership, real responsibility, no busywork

Company

Wardstone (YC F25)

Wardstone is a space defense-tech company developing next-generation capabilities to protect the United States and its allies from missiles and other space-based threats.

Founded in 2025