Business Development Intern at Heven AeroTech in Sterling, VA

Title: Business Development Intern
Company: Heven AeroTech
Location: Sterling, Virginia
FLSA: Non-Exempt

About Our Company
At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.

We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart—those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team.

Role Summary
The Business Development Intern will support Heven AeroTech's Growth and Business Development team by assisting with market research, customer and industry analysis, opportunity identification, pipeline management, and business development activities. This position provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace and technology environment and offers the opportunity to learn how organizations identify new business opportunities, develop customer relationships, and support strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, analytical, and comfortable communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, customer, and competitor research to support business development initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and researching potential customers, partners, and business opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of business development pipelines, opportunity trackers, and customer databases.
• Research government, commercial, and international opportunities relevant to Heven's products and capabilities.
• Assist with monitoring industry news, market trends, customer priorities, and emerging opportunities.
• Prepare research summaries, briefing materials, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Support the preparation of customer meetings, trade shows, conferences, and other business development activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and follow-up activities.
• Support the development of company, customer, and competitive profiles.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, Engineering, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in team meetings and business development strategy discussions.
• Assist with special projects and other initiatives supporting organizational growth.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling customer, company, and business development information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Communications, International Business, Political Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources and summarize findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• If this role requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR), applicants must also qualify as a "U.S. person" under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee).

Preferred

• Previous internship, work experience, academic project, student organization, or leadership experience related to business development, sales, marketing, research, or business operations.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or other business development tools.
• Experience conducting market or competitive research.
• Experience preparing presentations or briefing materials.
• Interest in aerospace, defense, UAS, emerging technologies, or government contracting.
• Familiarity with government agencies, government contracting, or federal acquisition processes.
• Experience with data analysis or business intelligence tools.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to occasionally move throughout office, laboratory, warehouse, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering manufacturing or production areas.

Benefits Overview
Heven AeroTech offers interns valuable hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced Business Development and Growth professionals, and exposure to innovative aerospace technologies. Interns gain practical experience in market research, opportunity development, customer engagement, and strategic growth while developing professional skills that support future career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.