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Wilder Systems Inc.

Defense Business Development & Robotics Commercialization Internship

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Hybrid
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in Oklahoma
Career field
Business and Financial Operations
Nearest installation
Tinker

About the program

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.

Jobs this program prepares you for

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

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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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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