A&D Market Intelligence Intern, Advanced Optics - Summer 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

1d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

As a market intelligence intern for Corning’s Aerospace & Defense business, you will support aerospace and defense market and program tracking, competitor profiling, and SWOT analysis. You will collaborate with Product Line Managers, Account Managers, Operations, and other functions. The role provides an opportunity to apply analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail to improve market understanding and support business growth. The intern will participate in or lead a project to improve market understanding, coordinate it from start to finish, and present findings to key stakeholders and senior leadership. The position also includes learning about the organization and the functions involved in how the division operates. The internship is 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027).

Requirements

Currently working toward a master’s degree in Business, Finance, Political Science, or an equivalent field.
Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027).
Must have a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Must be interested in working for Corning after graduation if offered a full-time position.
Must be willing to work at the posted job location.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Self-starter with adaptability and eagerness to learn.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Former defense industry, military, or government contracting experience (preferred but not required).
Business intelligence and data analytics experience.
Financial and strategic modeling experience.
Experience leveraging AI-driven research tools while applying critical thinking to challenge and refine results.

Responsibilities

Track Department of War (DoW) budgets, programs, government and third-party databases, including research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE), emerging programs, upgrades, and multi-year funding lines.
Build and maintain detailed profiles of key competitors, including technical capabilities, manufacturing footprint, executive movements, and past performance.
Explore applications beyond the current domain, potentially including new or commercial applications for current products and capabilities.
Coordinate and execute a project from start to finish.
Present findings to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
Learn about the organization and functions to understand how the division operates.