Business Intern, SpaceTech

Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description

 

AeroVironment is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Business Intern to join our SpaceTech Division. In this role, you will support programs across multiple business functions, with a particular emphasis on tracking materials and coordinating key activities essential to the delivery of flight hardware.

You will collaborate closely with various departments within the organization, gaining valuable exposure to the complete business processes required for successful program execution. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of cross-functional program management in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support tracking of materials, resources, and schedules for key programs
• Coordinate activities and communicate with teams to ensure timely delivery of flight hardware
• Assist in documentation and reporting for program progress and resource allocation
• Interface with cross-functional teams to gather information and resolve issues
• Help identify and implement process improvements to optimize program flow
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders across business and engineering functions

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems is a plus
• Previous internship or project experience in a business or technical environment is a plus

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$0 - $0

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

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.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required