Commercial Growth Intern

Ephemeris Net•El Segundo, CA

3h•$70,400•Onsite

About The Position

Ephemeris Net is seeking an intern to contribute to its commercial strategy. This role involves working on projects that enhance the company's differentiation, customer acquisition, or strategic decision-making. The intern will support the development of business models, financial projections, and commercial positioning, playing a crucial role in driving business growth within a space infrastructure company. The specific project will be tailored to the intern's background and interests, offering a significant learning opportunity and direct contribution to commercial growth.

Requirements

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: comfortable building financial models, working with data, and structuring ambiguous problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills: ability to 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).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop commercial sales proposals and supporting materials for prospective customers.
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 market mapping and competitive analysis: identify target customer segments, adjacent markets, and strategic partnership opportunities.
Develop strategic recommendations on market entry, partnership structures, or product positioning based on competitive and market analysis.