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Muon Space · 3 months ago

Business Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Woodbridge, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$50/hr - $50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Muon Space is a fast-growing startup in the commercial space industry, offering a unique opportunity for a Business Development Summer Intern. The intern will gain hands-on experience by conducting market research, competitive analysis, and supporting capture planning initiatives to contribute to the company's growth in both government and commercial sectors.

AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research on new and adjacent market segments for Muon Space’s end-to-end space systems

Track and analyze key competitors, including their technology, pricing, partnerships, and contract wins to inform Muon Space’s differentiators and value proposition

Support the development of capture plans for specific customer solicitations (e.g., RFIs, RFPs) by researching customer needs, budget cycles, and key stakeholders

Contribute to the creation of compelling business materials, including capability briefings, executive summaries, and proposals by synthesizing technical information from engineering and mission teams

Present research findings and strategic recommendations to the Business Development and Executive teams in a clear, concise, and professional manner

Qualification

Market ResearchCompetitive AnalysisData SynthesisAerospace TechnologyQuantitative SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Returning to a degree program after the internship

Demonstrated interest in the space industry, aerospace, and/or satellite technology

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency