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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptional Strategy Intern to join our Space Solutions Sector team in Huntsville, AL. This role is designed for a rising senior undergraduate student pursuing an engineering degree who is interested in the intersection of engineering, space systems, and strategic planning.

In this role, the intern will support sector leadership in the development of a Space Solutions Sector strategic plan, gaining hands-on experience in capability assessment, market analysis, and long-term growth planning within a highly technical environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist sector leadership in developing a Space Solutions Sector strategic plan.
• Assess current technical capabilities and identify gaps relative to future market needs.
• Analyze the current customer base and define desired future customers and markets, with an emphasis on space-related government and commercial customers.
• Support evaluation of desired capabilities needed to enable future growth.
• Assist in the development of a revenue model, including multiple courses of action for future growth.
• Conduct research and analysis related to market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning in the space domain.
• Translate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear insights, narratives, and recommendations.
• Work under the guidance of a senior engineer or scientist, gaining exposure to both technical and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather data and validate assumptions.
• Complete a summer-long project culminating in a final presentation to sector and senior leadership.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an engineering discipline such as:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
• Must be a rising senior at an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical and business information.
• Ability to conduct structured research and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and continuously improve.
• Ability to work onsite in the Huntsville, AL office for the duration of the internship.

Desired Skills

• Interest in space systems, defense, or advanced engineering solutions.
• Familiarity with strategic planning, market analysis, or business case development.
• Basic understanding of financial or revenue modeling concepts.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations to technical or leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Interest in working closely with senior technical leadership to support strategic initiatives.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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