Business Development / Mission Management Summer Internship
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Solid internship opportunity for students with across varied sectors, particularly in aerospace, with tangible project experiences.
- Gain practical experience in aerospace and government sectors
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership
- Tangible skills in business development and proposal writing
Pros
- Hands-on experience in aerospace and government contracting
- Potential for full-time roles post-internship
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership and shape strategy
Cons
- Internship may offer lower pay than other sectors
- Limited duration (4 months) may not suit all candidates
- Expectations for initiative may be high in a startup culture
Who it's for
Internship / Student • On-site/Remote/Hybrid
Good fit
- Business or policy students with an interest in aerospace
- Individuals keen to engage with government contracts
- Proactive learners comfortable in a startup setting
Not recommended for
- Those looking for higher pay in internships
- Candidates uninterested in space technology
- Individuals who prefer structured corporate roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About the Role
Reditus Space is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Intern to support the company’s efforts in commercial customer engagement and government contracting for the ENOS mission—a reusable reentry vehicle enabling microgravity manufacturing and research in addition to defense technology use cases. You will work closely with the leadership team to shape customer strategy, prepare materials for key stakeholders, and support proposal efforts for programs with NASA and U.S. defense government agencies.
Responsibilities
• Support preparation of government contract proposals (e.g., SBIR/STTR, OTA, BAAs)
• Support contract execution and mission management activities
• Track federal procurement opportunities and build internal summaries of solicitations
• Assist in developing presentations, pitch decks, and outreach materials
• Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic positioning
• Coordinate meetings with prospective partners and maintain CRM data
• Contribute to internal tracking of proposal deadlines, submission requirements, and compliance documentation
Qualifications
• Junior / Senior undergraduate or graduate student in Business, Policy, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical and professional contexts
• Interest in both commercial and government aerospace markets
• Experience with government proposal writing and federal contracting
• Highly organized and comfortable working independently in a dynamic startup environment
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to dive into unfamiliar topics
Internship Details
• Duration: 4 months, Summer 2026
• Location: Atlanta or Los Angeles
Why Reditus Space
You’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of space technology and business strategy, contributing directly to customer acquisition and mission funding. Outstanding interns may be considered for full-time roles following the internship.
