Trade Compliance Intern

Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description
 

Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. We strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members. 

About the Role:
Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, AV is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support AV’s Trade Compliance team. This internship is designed for individuals who are interested in international business, internation law, business administration management or supply chain/logistics.  The ideal intern for this role should be interested in learning the basics of U.S. export regulations, international shipping, and corporate compliance processes. This role could by an entry for an individual to leverage minors or certifications in trade compliance, customs regulations, or international law to supplement their majors. No prior experience necessary, training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shadow trade compliance professionals to gain exposure to daily operations.
• Gain valuable OCR EASE software knowledge.  (OCR EASE is the premier export compliance software common across the industry)
• Support the Trade Compliance team by gathering and compiling information from internal systems.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to group initiatives and ongoing projects.
• Learn Assist with basic data entry tasks related to international shipments and export documentation.
• Perform administrative duties such as copying, scanning, and maintaining electronic records.
• Attend training sessions to learn about U.S. export laws (including ITAR and EAR).
• This is a paid internship.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a College University or recent graduate with a degree focused on International Business or something similar
• Must be able to work full time onsite in Simi Valley, CA or Huntsville, AL
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with confidential information.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in export/trade compliance fundamentals.
• Exposure to real-world business operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Opportunity to expand your professional network and develop essential workplace skills.
• Paid hourly position

Clearance Level
 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$0 - $0

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.