Strategy & Business Development Intern

About the Role

The Strategy & Business Development (SBD) Intern will support the annual strategic planning process and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities. This includes managing and screening the pipeline of targets, assisting with business case creation, and supporting due diligence on active deals.

Internship Schedule

• November 2026 to August 2027
• Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location

• On-site in Irvine, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sr. Manager and Executive Director with Strategic Planning and M&A activities.
• Prepare specific market and competitive environment analysis and presentations to support senior management decision-making.
• Collaborate with other business unit key managers and functions in defining company strategy.
• Support the Strategic Planning process.
• Support M&A target identification, analysis, cultivation, and Due Diligence activities.
• Support strategic initiatives business case development (e.g., entry strategies, footprint optimization, launch of new products, development of new processes).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in Business Programs (BS/MBA), in good standing.

• Prior experience in strategy, business development, or consulting preferred.

• Demonstrated market & competitive research and analysis proficiency.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities with strong analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to apply strategic framework to problem-solving.

• Self-motivated/directed, capable of functioning and staying organized in a high-demand, high-performance culture.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Comfort tackling multiple projects concurrently, supporting multiple stakeholders.

• Strong data analysis capabilities.

• Excel modeling (a plus).

• Experience with Aerospace Components Manufacturing companies (a plus).

• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Qualifications

• Majors: Finance, Business Management
• Senior year desired