2026 Business Development Intern

Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Business Development Interns will use the skills in their chosen field to help meet customer needs and satisfy business requirements. Assignments (some with strict deadlines to meet) will be commensurate with the student’s academic background to take advantage of their expertise and provide real life application of their classroom knowledge.

Offices are located in Hanover, MD. This is a hybrid-work position and applicant must be able to work in the Hanover, Maryland office at least two days a week.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

- Analyze market and competitor intelligence in the undersea defense domain.

- Conduct research related to defense matters on Capitol Hill.

- Draft briefing memorandum for Oceaneering executives.

- Provide administrative support for RFI/RFP responses and other proposal efforts.

- Track news articles and academic papers relating to defense, international affairs and undersea technologies.

- Act as brand ambassador for the organization both internally and externally.

ADDITIONAL:

- Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Current enrollment in accredited college or university pursing a degree in Business Management, Marketing, Economics, or related discipline. Applicants should be completing their sophomore or junior year.

- Good communication and organizational skills.

- U.S. Citizenship.

- Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer.

- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

DESIRED:

- 3.0+ cumulative GPA.

- Academic excellence and community involvement.

- Familiarity with tools related to area of expertise.

Additional Information

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application.