Vast

Summer 2025 Internship - Business Development / Mission Management

Long Beach, California, United States

$69-79k

Internship

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Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Business Development or Mission Management Intern to support the writing of compliant, compelling, and competitive government and commercial proposals.

Our interns are mentored by industry experts responsible for the program management execution of Vast’s customers and human spaceflight programs. The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with business development, mission management, marketing, communications, and engineering teams during this 12-week internship at our HQ based in Long Beach, CA.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Economics, or other related disciplines
Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Hands-on hardware or software technical project experience
Space industry or human spaceflight mission experience
Experience working with leading U.S.-based launch suppliers
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical writing experience

Pay Range

$33/hr Bachelor’s
$38/hr Master’s

Salary Range: California

$33—$38 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.