Financial Strategy Intern

Ephemeris Net•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ephemeris Net is seeking an intern to work on financial strategy, supporting the Head of Government Programs & Finance. This role will contribute to projects directly impacting the company's differentiation, customer acquisition, and strategic decision-making. Ephemeris Net is developing the networking infrastructure for the space economy, and a strong business model, financial projections, and commercial positioning are crucial. The intern will help build financial strategies to drive business growth and will deliver work that supports growth at a space infrastructure company. The specific project will be tailored to the intern's background and interests, ensuring a meaningful experience for both the company and the intern.

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

Explore non-dilutive and hybrid financing instruments relevant to Ephemeris's stage and sector, such as SBIR/STTR stacking, DoD OTA agreements, export credit facilities for international customers, and debt.
Build or refine financial models supporting VC fundraise, including unit economics, revenue projections, scenario analysis, and cap table modeling.
Prepare and iterate on pitch deck materials and investor-facing documentation.
Manage logistics and coordination for fundraise processes, including data room organization, investor outreach tracking, and meeting preparation.
Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis to identify target customer segments, adjacent markets, and strategic partnership opportunities.
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 pricing research, rate analysis, and volume/cost modeling to support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier negotiations.
Audit current and planned supplier relationships across SRT and LRT BOMs and propose opportunities to de-risk the program.
Directly negotiate six-figure procurement deals, balancing vendor relationship development, program de-risking, and financial success of the company.