Business Development Intern

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitive analyses for deep-space systems, asteroid resources, and in-space data markets
• Support development of commercialization roadmaps for spacecraft and payload technologies
• Evaluate dual-use opportunities across NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and commercial sectors
• Assist with proposal preparation and go-to-market strategies for hosted payloads and component sales
• Develop business cases and pricing frameworks for future mission architectures
• Create presentations and briefing materials for internal leadership, customers, and investors
• Contribute to partnership and customer outreach efforts and strategic communications

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BBA, MBA, or related degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a STEM discipline
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Must be a rising junior or MBA student
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR compliance)
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize market and technical information
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in the aerospace, defense, and technology commercialization sectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building TAM/SAM/SOM models or performing financial analysis
• Understanding of dual-use technology development or venture-backed startup operations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly

About the Company

AstroForge is on a mission to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods.