Deployment Operations Intern

Overview Energy · Commercial

Where: Ashburn HQ
Posted: Sep 17

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. We're 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.

We're looking for a Deployment Operations Intern to research what rules govern space solar energy operations, and how a warfighter actually operates the system. In support of a Department of War (DoW) energy investment program, you'll research the policy landscape for space and beacon operations and turn it into concrete CONOPS language.

What you'd do

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

What they want

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's 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