Position Overview

Onyx Aerospace is seeking transitioning active-duty Service Members for a DoD SkillBridge Internship supporting advanced Department of Defense software development and technology demonstration programs.

This internship provides an opportunity to apply military leadership, operational planning, and mission execution experience while gaining hands-on experience managing software-intensive defense programs. Participants will work alongside experienced project managers, software engineers, systems engineers, and government customers supporting the development, integration, and early demonstration of mission-critical software capabilities.

This position is well suited for military personnel with experience leading technical teams, managing complex operations, coordinating multidisciplinary organizations, or supporting acquisition, command and control, intelligence, aviation, cyber, or weapons system programs who are interested in transitioning into civilian project management careers.

SkillBridge Program Information

This internship is conducted under the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. Participants remain on active-duty status and continue receiving military pay and benefits through their military service while assigned to Onyx Aerospace.

Participation is contingent upon:

• Approval by the participant's chain of command
• Eligibility under the DoD SkillBridge Program
• Completion of all required SkillBridge documentation

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Support planning and execution of defense software development projects from initial planning through customer demonstrations.
• Assist with development and maintenance of integrated schedules, action item trackers, risk registers, and project documentation.
• Participate in project reviews, planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Track project milestones and assist with coordinating engineering activities.

Software Development Support

• Observe and support Agile software development processes, sprint planning, and software release activities.
• Coordinate with software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and test teams.
• Assist with documentation supporting software integration, verification, validation, and customer demonstrations.
• Support planning and execution of prototype demonstrations and technology maturation activities.

Customer & Team Coordination

• Assist with preparing meeting materials, technical reports, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate action items across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support customer communications and program reporting activities.
• Learn government program management processes supporting DoD software acquisition.

Professional Development

During the internship, participants will gain practical experience with:

• Defense software program management
• Agile project management
• Government acquisition processes
• Digital engineering
• Software development lifecycle management
• Systems engineering integration
• Risk management
• Customer engagement
• Program execution within a defense contracting environment

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates have military experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Program Management
• Acquisition
• Aviation Operations
• Space Operations
• Cyber Operations
• Intelligence
• Command and Control
• Communications
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Test and Evaluation
• Information Technology
• Mission Planning

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading military teams, projects, or operational missions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple organizations or functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in software development, systems engineering, defense technology, or government acquisition.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, or similar tools.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required with TS/SCI highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Mission-focused decision making
• Initiative and ownership
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptability in dynamic environments
• Collaborative approach to solving complex problems
• Desire to continue supporting national defense through civilian industry

Additional Information

Specific assignments will be tailored to the participant's military background, leadership experience, technical expertise, and Onyx's program needs. As participants gain familiarity with project management processes and customer requirements, they will assume increasing responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks.

Successful completion of the internship may lead to consideration for future full-time employment opportunities with Onyx Aerospace, subject to business needs and available positions.