2026 Fall Commercial Growth Intern at Ephemeris Net in El Segundo, CA

Summary: Ephemeris Net is a pre-seed space networking company on a mission to provide connectivity for all space users. They are seeking a Commercial Growth Intern to work on commercial strategy, supporting the differentiation and growth of the company through projects related to business development and market analysis. Responsibilities: - Develop commercial sales proposals and supporting materials for prospective customers - Build pricing models and business case analyses for new product offerings or customer engagements - Conduct pricing research, rate analysis, and volume/cost modeling to support pricing decisions - Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis: identify target customer segments, adjacent markets, and strategic partnership opportunities - Develop strategic recommendations on market entry, partnership structures, or product positioning based on competitive and market analysis Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or masters degree in business, finance, engineering, public policy, international relations, or a related field - Strong analytical skills: you are comfortable building financial models, working with data, and structuring ambiguous problems - Strong written and verbal communication skills: you can write clearly and persuasively under deadline pressure - Ability to work independently on a scoped project with mentorship and regular check-ins - Interest in working at a fast-paced startup where priorities shift and you need to adapt quickly - Ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA or Oakland, CA for a minimum of 3 months, 3 days a week - Must be a US person (15 CFR § 772.1) Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate finance - Prior experience in the aerospace, defense, or space industry - Familiarity with venture capital fundraising processes and investor relations - Experience building financial models in Excel or Google Sheets (DCF, LBO, scenario analysis, or startup unit economics) - Experience with market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning Required Skills: Financial modeling, Pricing research, Market research, Competitive analysis, Strategic planning, Business development, Venture capital fundraising, Investor relations, Excel, Google Sheets Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Comprehensive health care coverage, 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.