Financial Strategy 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 through collaborative engineering of commercial space networking solutions. The Financial Strategy Intern will work on projects that support the company's financial strategy, including valuation, business development, and partnership strategy, contributing to the growth of a space infrastructure company. Responsibilities: - Explore non-dilutive and hybrid financing instruments relevant to Ephemeris's stage and sector: SBIR/STTR stacking, DoD OTA agreements, export credit facilities for international customers, debt, etc - Build or refine financial models supporting VC fundraise: unit economics, revenue projections, scenario analysis, and cap table modeling - Prepare and iterate on pitch deck materials and investor-facing documentation - Manage logistics and coordination for fundraise processes: data room organization, investor outreach tracking, and meeting preparation - Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis: identify target customer segments, adjacent markets, and strategic partnership opportunities - 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 pricing research, rate analysis, and volume/cost modeling to support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier negotiations - Audit current and planned supplier relationships across SRT and LRT BOMs and propose opportunities to de-risk the program - Directly negotiate six figure procurement deals, balancing vendor relationship development, program de-risking, and financial success of the company 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, Venture capital fundraising, Market research, Competitive analysis, Pricing modeling, Business case analysis, Data analysis, Scenario analysis, Investor relations, Government contracting Benefits: Comprehensive health care coverage