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Lunar Outpost · 3 months ago

Business Development Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

positionArvada, Colorado, United States
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$24/hr - $24/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Lunar Outpost is seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to support their Defense Department go-to-market efforts. The intern will work with the strategy and business development team to research and engage opportunities within the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on autonomy, robotics, and dual-use space applications.

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Responsibilities

Conduct market and stakeholder research to identify key DoD programs, offices, and mission needs aligned with Lunar Outpost’s capabilities
Assist in developing go-to-market strategies for autonomous robotics within the DoD
Support proposal preparation, white paper development, and submission to SBIR/STTR and other federal opportunities
Draft outreach materials, capability briefs, and executive summaries
Track and analyze relevant RFI/RFPs, funding announcements, and congressional activity
Support strategic engagement planning with defense primes, labs, and contracting offices
Attend meetings (virtual or in-person) and take detailed notes, providing strategic readouts to the team

Qualification

Defense applications knowledgeMarket research skillsAnalytical capabilitiesDoD procurementCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-starterFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Currently enrolled in a graduate or upper-level undergraduate program in engineering, public policy, national security, or business
Strong demonstrated understanding of US defense and national security markets, particularly related to autonomy and robotics
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and research capabilities
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Familiarity with DoD procurement pathways (e.g., SBIR, OTAs, FAR-based contracting) is a plus
Security clearance not required, but the ability to work with sensitive but unclassified material is expected

Preferred

Prior military service or experience working with the DoD is strongly preferred but not required

Company

Lunar Outpost

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Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Golden, Colorado, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://lunaroutpost.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lunar Outpost has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$21.61M
Key Investors
Explorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M
2022-05-24Seed· $12M
2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

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Justin Cyrus
Chief Executive Officer
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Julian Cyrus
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
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