Support company leadership on live business development, corporate structuring, and financial infrastructure projects for spacecraft programs. Contribute to commercial and financial processes, collaborate remotely with ~15% travel for on-site meetings and conferences over a 10-12 week summer internship.
About Gravtics
At Gravitics, we're not exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures that power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future, together.
About the Role
We are seeking a Business Development & Finance Intern to join our 2026 Summer class. There will be no “busy work” here — this role sits directly alongside company leadership supporting live business development efforts, corporate structuring initiatives, and financial infrastructure build-out.
This will be a 10–12 week internship with a primarily remote structure. While most work can be completed offsite, approximately 15% travel is expected for on-site collaboration, planning sessions, key team meetings, and select industry conferences. You’ll support the programs driving spacecraft development and mission execution, contributing to the commercial and financial backbone that enables our technical teams to succeed.
About You
You’re a strong candidate if you naturally bring order to complexity and enjoy building tools and frameworks that make teams more effective. You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity, especially in early-stage environments where structure is still being built. You think in systems rather than isolated tasks, and you take ownership without needing constant direction.
Basic Qualifications
· Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (junior standing or higher) or a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
· Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
· Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.
Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Gravitics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status or common decency.
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