2027 Technical Growth and Capture Intern/Co-op

Advanced Space • Westminster, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Space is seeking an engineering student for a Technical Growth and Capture Intern/Co-op position on their Growth and Capture team. This role focuses on the business side of space exploration, involving finding, shaping, and winning new company work. The intern will learn the process of how a mission progresses from a customer's problem to a signed contract and will be trained in the company's capture process. This is not an engineering design role, but requires a technical background to understand and articulate the value of engineering work to customers. The ideal candidate is an engineer with a strong interest in business, customers, and strategy, and may be someone who has business cards or is a graduate student who owns a suit. This position is for U.S. citizens only and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. The role starts in January 2027 or June 2027 and lasts for at least one semester, with potential for conversion to a full-time Opportunity Lead role.

Requirements

• Pursuing or nearing completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in business.
• Clear writing skills.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and senior engineers.
• U.S. citizen.
• Able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Able to work on-site at the Westminster, Colorado headquarters.
• Available 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 with 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 (can work 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 potential.
• Research customers and markets to inform strategy, including programs, budgets, and competitors.
• 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 learn how real space missions are won.
• Training in the company's capture process.
• Work alongside experienced Opportunity Leads, engineers, and company leadership.
• Build a path to a full-time Opportunity Lead role.
• Join a team passionate about delivering innovation to orbit and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern