2026 Fall Commercial Growth Intern

About the role

We are looking for an intern to work on commercial strategy at Ephemeris Net. Depending on where the company’s needs are sharpest when you start, you will work with the Head of Government Programs & Finance or the Head of Commercial Growth & Ops on a project that directly supports how we differentiate ourselves, close commercial customers, or make strategic decisions.

What You Will Learn

• How commercial space deals get done: from customer discovery and proposal development to pricing and contract structure
• How market mapping and competitive intelligence translate into go-to-market strategy
• How to effectively translate between technical and business stakeholders to create a compelling product
• How to work as part of a small, focused team where your contributions directly affect the company’s trajectory

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,400 annual salary, prorated for length of internship
• Comprehensive health care coverage

Work Environment

• On-site, 3 days a week minimum: you will work alongside the team in the office. Government programs work requires close coordination and access to controlled information.
• Small team environment with direct access to founders and senior leaders
• Your work will be on real proposals and business development efforts, not a side project.

The Opportunity

• Help build the business behind the technology: Your work on financial models, pitch materials, or commercial proposals will directly support how Ephemeris Net raises capital and wins customers.
• See how a space startup operates from the inside: You will get exposure to fundraising, commercial sales, government contracting, and strategic planning at a company going from inception to orbit.
• Build the space internet: Work on technology that will fundamentally change how space networks operate.

About our locations

• El Segundo, CA: Located in the heart of the aerospace industry, surrounded by SpaceX, Aerospace Corporation, Northrop Grumman, and hundreds of space startups. A unique ecosystem where strangers on the street are excited about space.
• Oakland, CA: Right off BART. Close collaboration opportunities with UC Berkeley and the broader Bay Area networking and space research communities.

Our Vision and Values

• Access to connectivity for all
• Collaboration that raises all boats; we focus on win/win deals
• Commercial impact: building solutions people value and buy
• Personal growth and creating a place where people build their careers
• Putting good out into the world through the work we do and our interactions with each other

Our Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.