About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

About the role

Forterra is seeking high-performing interns to join our Summer 2026 Growth Team, supporting the Mission Operations organization. As a Growth Intern, you will work closely with Mission Operations Leads (MOLs) to support the execution of existing customer contracts and the growth and scale of customer relationships.

This cross-functional, execution-oriented role provides hands-on exposure to how Forterra partners with customers, deploys autonomy solutions, and delivers mission-critical work. You will support day-to-day customer engagement, internal coordination, and growth initiatives to help ensure successful execution and long-term expansion.

This is a paid, three-month internship based in Arlington, VA.

What you'll do

• Engrained within the Growth Team on Current High-Impact Forterra Contracted Programs
• • Support Mission Operations Leads in managing active customer accounts, including tracking contract milestones, deliverables, and execution progress
  • Assist with planning and coordination related to ongoing customer deployments and contract execution
  • Help prepare customer-facing materials such as briefs, readouts, presentations, and internal updates
• Customer Facing Engagement on Key Growth Initiatives
• • Support planning and execution of key customer engagements and events such as demonstrations at Forterra test sites, program directed testing and operational exercises, end-user trainings, and milestone deliveries
  • Conduct targeted research to support account growth, expansion opportunities, and follow-on work with existing customers
• Cross Organizational Leadership Driving Technical and Operational Outcomes
• • Coordinate and drive outcomes across the entire organization to include direct work with engineering, product, operations, and growth teams to support mission execution and cross-functional alignment
  • Participate in internal planning discussions to understand how successful contract execution drives deeper customer relationships and scaled programs

Minimum Qualifications

We're less interested in what you've done and more interested in how you've done it. In general, Forterrans display the below attributes, and can point to experiences throughout their academic career to demonstrate it.

• Hates to lose and badly wants to win - positive customer outcomes are all that matter
• A strong interest in defense and dual-use technology, autonomous vehicles, mobility, and technology innovation
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset. Identifying the key aspects to “winning” and strategically and creatively solving problems until we get to “yes”
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships
• A basic understanding of product development cycles or software tools used in technology companies
• Ownership Mentality: You take pride in your work with no job too big or too small for your scope
• Unrelenting Urgency: You approach your role with a sense of urgency and love to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Desire to Learn: You are hungry to learn as much as you can about what we do, how we do it, and how you can best support
• Team Approach: You work well with others and don't take yourself too seriously

Education

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with preference for graduate students

US Salary Range
$8,000/month
 

The monthly compensation range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The compensation offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Forterra offers competitive benefits for interns including:

• Extremely generous company holiday calendar.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
  
  

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.   

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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