Fall Commercial and Strategy (MBA) Intern/Co-Op

Vertical Semiconductor•Somerville, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Vertical Semiconductor is seeking a full- or part-time Commercial and Strategy (MBA) Intern/Co-Op to support commercial engagement within the data center market and support company operations. This role sits at the intersection of market development, customer engagement, and strategic company operations. The intern/co-op will work closely with leadership, engineering, and business teams to deepen our understanding of data center power architectures, customer requirements, and market dynamics. In parallel, you will take ownership of parts of company operations, from internal systems and logistics to the day-to-day coordination that keeps a small team moving quickly. This internship is ideal for someone who wants hands-on exposure to how a deep-tech hardware startup engages strategic customers and runs day-to-day. This is an in-person fall internship based at our headquarters at Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA. The internship will run late August through December, with flexibility to accommodate academic calendars. Please indicate your rough availability (full/part time, number of hours a week) in your application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (junior or senior) or Master’s student pursuing a degree in business administration, engineering, physics, economics, or a related field
Strong interest in data center infrastructure, AI hardware, power electronics, or deep-tech commercialization
Prior related internship experience, at a minimum, with a preference for experience in a start-up or similar environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable working with quantitative data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create clear, structured presentations and written materials
Comfortable with collaborating across technical and non-technical teams
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with semiconductors, power electronics, or data centers is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Support analysis of data center power architectures, including AI training clusters, hyperscale facilities, and emerging high-density compute environments
Research and map target customers across hyperscalers, colocation providers, and OEMs
Conduct targeted commercial outreach (cold email and related methods) to establish and develop relationships with data center operators, hyperscalers, and strategic partners
Assist in developing customer-facing materials tailored to data center applications
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into system-level performance metrics and value propositions
Support preparation for customer meetings, including briefing documents and follow-up summaries
Track market signals, partnership discussions, and competitive developments within the data center ecosystem
Work with our engineering team to understand device capabilities and roadmap milestones
Synthesize technical and commercial inputs into structured insights for leadership
Contribute to go-to-market and partnership strategy discussions
Own recurring operational tasks, including keeping the customer pipeline and internal project trackers current so leadership has an accurate view of what is in motion
Coordinate logistics for meetings, customer visits, and conferences, from scheduling to prep materials to follow-up tracking
Support vendor, supplier, and shipping coordination, including gathering quotes and tracking orders and deliveries
Help organize and maintain shared documents and templates
Track deadlines and action items across funding applications, partnerships, and compliance requirements
Take on ad hoc projects that keep a small, fast-moving team running, wherever the need shows up