2026 Summer Internship - Operations

Vast•Long Beach, CA, United States• Internship

Posted 3 hours ago• Operations• People

Compensation

$35.00–$40.00/hour

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Job Description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is seeking an Operations Intern to support the Operations team in streamlining day-to-day activities and improving efficiency in a fast-growing organization. Reporting to the Director, Operations, this role offers hands-on exposure to how daily operations function across a large and growing company.

This internship is well-suited for someone with a hands-on, collaborative attitude who enjoys problem-solving and contributing to continuous improvement.

This is a 12-week Summer internship at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

Responsibilities:

Assist with monitoring daily operations and help gather data or observations on utilization of various programs with a goal of making them more efficient
Support inventory management by helping order supplies and tracking usage under the guidance of the Operations team
Help create, update, and maintain procedures, checklists, and other operational documentation
Communicate and coordinate with employees and vendors via email, messaging platforms, or in-person as needed
Perform general administrative tasks to support effective company operations including assisting with special projects focused on improving procedures, policies, and processes

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in business, operations, engineering, or a related field
Basic proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.)
Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
Analytical and detail oriented with a willingness to learn and problem solve
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, professional, and effective in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle sensitive or proprietary information
Interest in operations or aerospace hardware companies

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel between company locations on occasion
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

Undergraduate Intern: $35/hr
Graduate Intern: $40/hr

Pay Range: California

$35—$40 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.

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