Deployment Operations Intern

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to building a new layer of energy infrastructure: satellites in geosynchronous orbit that redirect solar energy to terrestrial solar projects via passively safe near-infrared light. Were in the earliest phase where the operating concept and every warfighter conversation helps to define how this technology is used. Headquartered in the Northern Virginia / Washington DC area and backed by world-class investors we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.

Were looking for a Deployment Operations Intern to research what rules govern space solar energy operations and how a warfighter actually operates the support of a Department of War (DoW) energy investment program youll research the policy landscape for space and beacon operations and turn it into concrete CONOPS language. Youll research DoW sites for present and future testing and youll build the material that makes this technology legible to the people who would use it to feed our broader space solar energy operational guide.

• Research U.S. policy and regulation governing space operations and ground-based beacon operations and translate it into CONOPS language the engineering team can design against

• Identify and profile DoW sites for present and future testing including access airspace and environmental considerations

• Support warfighter engagement: prepare briefing material capture feedback in the room and route it back into CONOPS and design

• Draft an operator manual written for the warfighter not the engineer

• Create warfighter and DoW engagement materials that make an unfamiliar technology easy to understand quickly

• Track DoW expectations against what were producing and flag gaps early

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters program in business policy government international affairs communications economics or a closely related field

• Demonstrated interest in defense space or energy policy - coursework clubs writing or prior internships all count

• Clear fast writing for non-expert audiences: you can turn a dense directive into a paragraph an operator will actually read

• Comfortable with primary source research - statute DoW directives and federal regulatory frameworks

• Able to commit 3-5 hours per week from September 2026 through March 2027 with potential extended work time based on the needs of the program; schedule is flexible

• ROTC participation prior military service or coursework in military operations and doctrine

• Internship or fellowship experience at a startup or venture capital firm

• Experience producing briefing-grade materials: one-pagers decks manuals or visual explainers

• Familiarity with laser safety space systems and/or airspace coordination

This is a paid part-time internship running September 2026 through March 2027 at 3-5 hours per week with a flexible schedule and hybrid work out of our Northern Virginia headquarters. Hourly rate: $30-$40.

Youll be mentored directly by the team leading our government engagement and your work is a funded DoW deliverable not a side project.

This position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit competence and qualifications without regard to race color religion gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability age sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other legally protected status.

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Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often only apply for roles where they meet every listed qualification. If you believe you can succeed in this role we encourage you to apply - even if you dont check every box.

Required Experience:

Intern