Space Policy & Public Affairs Intern

Overview Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Job summary

Overview Energy in the Northern Virginia region is seeking a Public Affairs & Policy Intern to research the policy landscape governing space solar energy operations and translate it into CONOPS language for the engineering team.

You will identify DoW sites for testing, prepare briefing materials, draft an operator manual for warfighters, and create clear warfighter-facing materials that explain this emerging technology. This is a paid, hybrid internship with mentorship and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in public policy, government, international affairs, communications
• Demonstrated interest in defense, space, or energy policy
• Clear, fast writing for non-expert audiences
• Comfortable with primary source research
• Able to commit 3–5 hours per week Sep 2026–Mar 2027

Responsibilities

• Research U.S. policy and regulation governing space operations and ground-based beacon operations, translate into CONOPS language
• Identify and profile DoW sites for present and future testing, including access, airspace, and environmental considerations
• Support warfighter engagement: prepare briefing material, capture feedback, route into CONOPS and design
• Draft an operator manual written for the warfighter, not the engineer
• Create warfighter and DoW engagement materials that simplify unfamiliar technology
• Track DoW expectations against output and flag gaps early

Education

Bachelor's or Master's program in Public Policy / Government / International Affairs / Communications

Job description

Overview Energy in the Northern Virginia region is seeking a Public Affairs & Policy Intern to research the policy landscape governing space solar energy operations and translate it into CONOPS language for the engineering team.

You will identify DoW sites for testing, prepare briefing materials, draft an operator manual for warfighters, and create clear warfighter-facing materials that explain this emerging technology. This is a paid, hybrid internship with mentorship and flexible scheduling.