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Vast · 14 hours ago

2026 Summer Internship - Industrial Design (Marketing)

Long Beach, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $40/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Vast is a company focused on advancing human space exploration, particularly through the development of artificial gravity space stations. They are offering a 12-week summer internship in Industrial Design, where interns will collaborate with engineers to create innovative products and design concepts for a unique space experience.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with engineers to develop innovative real-world products

Create CAD models and prototypes to explore and refine design concepts

Translate ideas into clear visuals, sketches, and compelling presentations

Contribute to early-stage design thinking through research and ideation

Qualification

Industrial Design3D CAD Software3D Rendering SoftwareSketch CommunicationPrototyping SkillsPresentation ToolsAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Required

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited College or University in Industrial Design or a comparable major

Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred

Experience with sketch communication

Hands on prototyping skills

Experience with 3D CAD Software

Experience with 3D Rendering Software

Experience with presentation tools such as Google Slides

Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021