As a Business Development Intern, you will analyze market opportunities, assist in developing commercialization plans, and prepare proposals and presentations for partners and customers.
About AstroForge
At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods.
By joining AstroForge, you’ll have the opportunity to work side by side with our business and engineering teams to help shape the future of deep-space commercialization. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in the business of space — from understanding market dynamics and government funding mechanisms to evaluating commercial opportunities for advanced spacecraft technologies.
Job Description
As a Business Development Intern, you will help identify, analyze, and quantify new opportunities for AstroForge’s spacecraft, payload, and data products. You’ll assist in developing commercialization plans that bridge our deep-space mission capabilities with real-world markets including government programs, commercial partnerships, and terrestrial technology applications.
You’ll work directly with the SVP of Business Development and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to translate technical advancements into viable business strategies.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BBA, MBA, or related degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a STEM discipline with business focus.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Must be a rising junior or MBA student.
- Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market and competitive analyses for deep-space systems, asteroid resources, and in-space data markets.
- Support development of commercialization roadmaps for AstroForge’s spacecraft and payload technologies.
- Evaluate dual-use opportunities across NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and commercial sectors.
- Assist with proposal preparation and go-to-market strategies for hosted payloads and component sales.
- Develop business cases and pricing frameworks for future mission architectures.
- Create presentations and briefing materials for internal leadership, customers, and investors.
- Contribute to partnership and customer outreach efforts, including preparation of strategic communications.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize market and technical information.
- Proficiency in google products like docs, slides, and sheets, and data visualization or presentation tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in the aerospace, defense, and technology commercialization sectors.
Preferred Skills
- Experience building TAM/SAM/SOM models or performing financial analysis.
- Understanding of dual-use technology development or venture-backed startup operations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Location: Onsite in Seal Beach
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Duration: 8-12 weeks
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
AstroForge Seal Beach, California, USA Office
Seal Beach, CA, United States, 90740
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