FedTech

Supports deep tech startups with funding

Defense & Commercial Innovation Intern

Project & Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Winter 2027Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$25 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program.
Maintain good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
Have a passion for defense innovation.
Demonstrate strong writing skills and comfort speaking with people not previously met.
Be comfortable learning new software quickly, including artificial intelligence tools; prior experience with a specific platform is not required.
Be organized and reliable in meeting deadlines.
Be based in the DC area and able to come to the Arlington headquarters as needed.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Support the team and early-stage companies participating in defense- and national-security-focused programs.
Research and identify potential startups, mentors, and resources for startups.
Support project managers by coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to help ensure successful outcomes.
Assist with outreach and content creation to support program needs.
Assist with professional development engagements and build relationships with stakeholders.
Contribute to strategy and problem-solving in a creative, collaborative environment while adapting to changing startup needs.

Desired Qualifications

Prior defense or startup experience is strongly preferred.

Job Description

Who we are:
FedTech is a professional services firm focused on venture creation, acceleration, and startup advisory services. We design and run deep tech commercialization programs across defense, climate, and commercial sectors.

About this internship:
You’ll build practical skills in project management, research, and stakeholder engagement while gaining exposure to the defense market in a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on your professional growth.

What you’ll do:

Support the team with early-stage companies supporting defense and national security focused programs.
Assist with research to identify and source potential startups, mentors, and resources for startups.
Support projects/project managers by coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
Assist with outreach and content creation to support program needs.
Assist with professional development engagements and building relationships with stakeholders.
Thrive in a creative, collaborative environment, contributing to strategy and problem-solving while adapting to dynamic startup needs.

What we are looking for:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program
Good academic standing (3.0 GPA or equivalent)
Prior defense or startup experience is strongly preferred.
Passionate about defense innovation
Strong writing and comfort talking with people you have not met before
Comfortable picking up new software quickly, including AI tools. You do not need prior experience with any specific platform.
Organized and reliable with deadlines

Our values

Boldness: we forge new paths and push past our comfort zone
Unity: we treat clients, teammates, and partners the way we want to be treated
Introspection: self-improvement starts with looking honestly at ourselves
Leadership: servant leadership, putting clients, teammates, and partners first
Decisiveness: strong bias toward action

Timeline: January through April, 2027

Hours: 10 to 15 per week, scheduled around your class commitments

Work authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay: $25/hour

Location: Candidates based in the DC area with the ability to come into our HQ at Arlington, VA as needed

Employment Type: Part-time, W2. This is a temporary part-time position and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits

About the Company

FedTech

Supports deep tech startups with funding

FedTech helps deep-technology startups and mission-driven ventures move from concept to market. It is a venture firm that works at the crossroads of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and federal and academic research, focusing on opportunities across the DoD, NASA, DoE, universities, and federal labs. The company leverages an extensive network of industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs to provide resources, mentorship, and funding, along with a comprehensive suite of services that guide startups through the complex process of developing and bringing new technology to market. Compared with others, FedTech stands out by concentrating on deeply technical ventures tied to government and national labs, offering end-to-end support and collaboration that connects founders with government programs, research partners, and capital. Its goal is to help clients achieve success by turning groundbreaking technology into scalable products and mission-aligned ventures.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Arlington County, VA
Founded: 2015

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