# Business Development Intern - Space and Missile Defense at Wardstone

- Company: Wardstone (YC F25)
- What the company does: The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.wardstone.us
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-01-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/wardstone/jobs/4bz39Kz-business-development-intern-space-and-missile-defense
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wardstone-business-development-intern-space-and-missile-defense/

## About the role

This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to how early-stage defense companies work with government customers.

## What they're looking for

- Prior service members strongly preferred , especially graduates of:
- U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering, policy, economics, business, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments

Tags: Engineering