Intern, Defense & Commercial Innovation

Arlington, VA
Internship
Student (College)

Job Description

Title: Intern, Defense & Commercial Innovation
Timeline: September through December, 2026
Hours: 10 to 15 per week, scheduled around your class commitments

Who we are:
FedTech is a professional services firm focused on venture creation, acceleration, and startup advisory services. We design and run deep tech commercialization programs across defense, climate, and commercial sectors.

About this internship:
You’ll build practical skills in project management, research, and stakeholder engagement while gaining exposure to the defense market in a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on your professional growth.

What you’ll do: 

  • Support the team with early-stage companies supporting defense and national security focused programs.
  • Assist with research to identify and source potential startups, mentors, and resources for startups. 
  • Support projects/project managers by coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Assist with outreach and content creation to support program needs.
  • Assist with professional development engagements and building relationships with stakeholders. 
  • Thrive in a creative, collaborative environment, contributing to strategy and problem-solving while adapting to dynamic startup needs.

What we are looking for:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program
  • Good academic standing (3.0 GPA or equivalent)
  • Passionate about technology and defense innovation
  • Strong writing and comfort talking with people you have not met before
  • Comfortable picking up new software quickly, including AI tools. You do not need prior experience with any specific platform.
  • Organized and reliable with deadlines
  • You do not need prior defense or startup experience. If you meet most of the above and are curious about this work, apply.

Our values

  • Boldness: we forge new paths and push past our comfort zone
  • Unity: we treat clients, teammates, and partners the way we want to be treated
  • Introspection: self-improvement starts with looking honestly at ourselves
  • Leadership: servant leadership, putting clients, teammates, and partners first
  • Decisiveness: strong bias toward action

Work authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Pay: $25/hour

Location: Candidates based in the DC area with the ability to come into our HQ at Arlington, VA as needed

Employment Type: Part-time, W2. This is a temporary part-time position and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits

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