Who We Are 

We are an early-stage, maritime defense technology startup backed by top tier investors. Our team is designing and building autonomous and highly producible ships that can serve multiple missions on the open ocean. 

About the Role

We’re seeking an MBA intern to help execute our go-to-market, business development, and partnership strategy. This role blends market analysis, strategy, and execution - ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and wants to work at the intersection of technology, defense, and entrepreneurship.

You’ll work closely with the founding team to define target markets, refine value propositions, and support business initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct market and competitive analysis across defense and commercial maritime segments
• Support development of pricing, positioning, and partnership strategies
• Build and refine go-to-market plans for unmanned and auxiliary ship systems
• Contribute to customer and stakeholder materials (e.g., pitch decks, white papers, proposals)
• Develop a new business line for our product and help inform product requirements for that market.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Current graduate student.
• Strong analytical, research, and storytelling skills
• Comfort with early-stage ambiguity and self-directed work
• Demonstrated interest in national security, emerging technology, and/or maritime industries
• U.S. citizenship required (due to the nature of our work)

Why Join Us

• Work directly with founders on strategy and execution in a fast-growing defense startup
• Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of autonomy, hardware, and national security
• Shape the business foundations of a new class of unmanned ships
• Hybrid and flexible arrangements available

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to quickly generate polished, technically sound content.
• Equally exceptional visual presentation skills in MS Power Point and other mediums.
• Demonstrated expertise in evolving military concepts of operation and naval technology.
• Comfortable interfacing with engineering teams, senior executives, and military.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project coordination instincts.
• Ability to maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, finance, proposal writing, business development support, technical writing, or capture.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and defense technology sectors, especially Navy or autonomous systems.
• Experience with customer engagement or BD strategy in a government or defense tech setting.
• Background in surface warfare, ship systems, shipbuilding, or unmanned vehicle operations is a plus.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or prior experience with classified programs is a plus.
• Recent experience integrating new technology into military or quasi-military organizations a plus.

Compensation

• $75 per hour

How to Apply

Submit your resume and tell us what new market we should take our product to, why that market is ready, and how our ship would compete in that market (~300 words).