Co-Op Business Development / Marketing for Summer / Fall 2026

This Co-Op position works closely with our Business Development team to assist in activities that support the pursuit of new business. Activities include providing information for the team, exploring markets, and conducting market research. In addition, this role supports contract reviews, customer orders, sales programs, product pricing, customer communications, and all other new business development activities as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate with the Business Development team on specific projects as required.
• Forge effective communication and working relationships with inside customer sales and support representatives to manage and grow customer base.
• Assist with advertising and sales promotion programs, trade shows and other industry activities.
• Protect Company's value by keeping information confidential.
• Exhibit excellent presentation skills.
• Ensure compliance to Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong interest in Business Development/Marketing
• Special consideration given for advanced degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, positive behavior
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems, as well as intermediate to advanced level skills in business software programs (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education

• Pursuing degree in the Business, Marketing, or Aeronautical field and/or strong interest in this discipline.