Defense Business Development & Robotics Commercialization Internship
The Business Development SkillBridge Intern at Wilder Systems supports the growth of advanced robotic automation solutions enabling “lights-out” aerospace manufacturing and maintenance. The intern conducts market research, maps DoD and industry stakeholders, and assists in developing customer-focused use cases for Agile Manufacturing Robots (AMR) and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) offerings. Under mentorship, they contribute to outreach, pipeline tracking, and proposal support while gaining experience translating operational challenges into scalable automation solutions. This structured program builds civilian-ready skills in business development, stakeholder engagement, and technical solution positioning within defense and industrial markets.
By program completion, the Service Member will be able to:Explain and position “lights-out” manufacturing concepts in aerospace and defense contextsTranslate depot and production floor problems into robotic automation use casesMap DoD maintenance and manufacturing stakeholders and pathways to adoptionSupport RaaS business development, including pricing logic, ROI framing, and deployment modelsConduct compliant defense outreach and manage opportunity pipelinesSupport proposal, white paper, and pilot deployment documentationCivilian-Transferable Skills: robotics market research, technical sales support, CRM management, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, operations analysis, solution positioning
Post-Internship Employment Pathways (Non-Binding)Important Note: SkillBridge participation does not guarantee employment.Target Roles the Intern Will Be Prepared For:- Business Development Associate (Robotics / Automation)- Defense Programs Analyst- Proposal or Capture Support Specialist- Robotics Commercialization Associate- Operations or Deployment Analyst (RaaS)Broader Industry ReadinessThis program prepares the Service Member for roles with:- Robotics automation startups- Defense sustainment contractors- Aerospace manufacturing modernization teams- System integrators and MRO providers
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway