2027 Technical Growth and Capture Intern/Co-op

Advanced Space • Westminster, CO

13d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internship/co-op position focused on the business side of space exploration, specifically within the Growth and Capture team. The intern will learn how new business is found, shaped, and won, from a customer's problem to a signed contract. While a technical background is necessary to understand the engineering work, the role itself is not an engineering position. It involves supporting the team that wins business by understanding technical capabilities and explaining their value to customers. The position is ideal for an engineering student with a genuine interest in business, customers, and strategy. It starts in January or June 2027, lasts at least one semester, and has the potential to convert to a full-time Opportunity Lead role. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. The work is on-site at the Westminster, Colorado headquarters.

Requirements

• Pursuing or nearing completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in business, evidenced by past actions or experiences.
• Clear writing skills.
• Comfort speaking with customers and senior engineers.
• U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to work on-site at the Westminster, Colorado headquarters.
• Availability to start in January 2027 or June 2027 for at least one semester.
• Takes ownership and works with the team to solve challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace or systems engineering.
• Coursework or projects in orbital mechanics, small spacecraft, or mission operations.
• Student organization leadership.
• A business minor.
• Sales or customer-facing work experience.
• Experience with a startup or competition team.
• Availability to work full time as a co-op during the spring semester (flexible around class schedules).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer and opportunity records, tracking customer needs and pursuit status.
• Support Opportunity Leads in moving pursuits from initial contact through proposal and award.
• Qualify opportunities using a structured method to assess decision-makers, customer needs, and win probability.
• Research customers, markets, programs, budgets, and competitors to help shape strategy.
• Prepare for conferences and customer meetings, capturing and routing key information.
• Assist in assembling proposals and contract modification packages, including compliance checks, schedules, reviews, and submissions.
• Translate customer and technical discussions into clear notes and follow-up actions.

Benefits

• Paid position: $21-$27 per hour (based on education level and experience)
• Potential to continue part-time after the term if still a student.
• Potential to convert to full-time if graduated.
• Opportunity to build a path to a full-time Opportunity Lead role.
• Work alongside experienced Opportunity Leads, engineers, and company leadership.
• Join a team passionate about delivering innovation to orbit and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern