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Government Relations Summer Intern

Stratolaunch · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

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About Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch will employ a multi-stage booster to ensure access to multiple orbits. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

About the role: The intern will work directly with Stratolaunch's Senior Director of Government Relations on congressional engagement, executive branch outreach, and policy and budget research supporting the company's hypersonic flight test mission. This is a substantive role, with work products drafted for senior internal leadership and external stakeholders. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Rising junior, senior, or graduate student in political science, public policy, government, international affairs, defense studies, engineering policy, or a related field
  • Strong written and oral communication, ability to summarize complex material concisely and accurately
  • Familiarity with the congressional process and U.S. defense policy preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a security clearance a plus but not required for this position
More about this role

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

Government Relations Summer Intern Stratolaunch LLC | Washington, DC | Summer 2027 | Full-time

Stratolaunch is seeking a Summer Intern to support the company's Government Relations efforts in Washington, DC.

About the role: The intern will work directly with Stratolaunch's Senior Director of Government Relations on congressional engagement, executive branch outreach, and policy and budget research supporting the company's hypersonic flight test mission. This is a substantive role, with work products drafted for senior internal leadership and external stakeholders.

  • Track and summarize congressional legislation, hearings, and...

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