People Operations Intern

Overview

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and  approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.

-based manufacturing. We operate by a clear set of values:
Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together.

This is a paid internship based in Huntsville, AL, up to 29 hours/week at $24/hour, for Summer 2026. This is not an admin internship — we seek someone curious and tech-forward who wants to dig into how a modern People Operations team actually works.

• Support projects tied to onboarding and new hire experience.
• Help build People Operations playbooks, process documentation, and internal resources.
• Improve internal knowledge resources and intranet content.
• Research AI tools and workflow automation that could plug into People Operations.
• Help with process mapping, operational improvement, and workflow optimization.
• Contribute to reporting, analytics, and operational tracking projects.
• Improve employee self-service resources and documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally on operational projects across the company.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Analytics, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Genuinely interested in operations, systems, AI, automation, or employee experience.
• Quick to learn new tools and platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to own and run with assigned projects.
• Available to work in-office in Huntsville, AL up to 29 hours per week during Summer 2026.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

• Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or with workflow automation platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft, Slack, Jira, Confluence, , or Google Workspace.
• Interest in People Operations, workforce technology, or organizational design.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, and move about regularly throughout the day, and lift / carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and phone.

Based in Huntsville, AL and in-office throughout the internship. Interns work alongside the People team and cross-functional partners on operational and employee experience projects. Hours are flexible up to 29 per week during normal business operations.

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.