# Strategic Partnerships Intern at The Engine

- Company: The Engine
- What the company does: We invest in Tough Tech founders.
- Company website: https://engineventures.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Internship
- Location: Cambridge
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/engine/ef44ca88-30cc-4446-a578-8d789b169876
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-engine-strategic-partnerships-intern/

## About the role

The Engine is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Intern for a six-month temporary position supporting the execution and management of strategic partnerships across our Tough Tech ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Partnerships , this role will work closely with corporate partners, investors, founders, and internal teams to translate relationships into tangible opportunities for The Engine's community of approximately 140 companies.

## What they're looking for

- We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical curiosity, business judgment, relationship-building skills, and strong execution
- Bachelor's degree required, recent graduates, graduate students, or MBA candidates are encouraged to apply
- Academic or professional background in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, materials science, climate or energy, another physical or life science discipline, business, or a related field
- Strong interest in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, commercialization, venture capital, corporate innovation, or the startup ecosystem
- Ability to quickly understand complex scientific or technical concepts and communicate their commercial relevance to nontechnical audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with founders, investors, corporate executives, technical experts, and other external stakeholders

Tags: Business Development