2026 Summer Internship - Business & Supply Chain

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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 a Business & Supply Chain Intern to support daily supply chain operations and business planning activities across the organization. This internship offers hands-on experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and cross-functional business operations within a fast-paced aerospace environment. Interns will work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams on real projects that directly impact program execution.

This is a 12-week full-time internship at our office in Long Beach, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics coordination, inventory management, and demand planning activities.

• Assist with demand forecasting, material requirements planning (MRP), and supply-demand balancing to support production and build schedules.

• Help maintain and analyze demand signals, Bill of Material changes, lead times, propose safety stock values, and inventory levels across programs.

• Compile, analyze, and visualize supply chain and business data to support operational and planning decisions.

• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, material availability, and overall supply chain performance.

• Assist with documentation of supply chain processes, KPIs, assumptions, and planning methodologies.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis techniques.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, project, or coursework experience in supply chain, demand planning, business operations, or business analytics.

• Experience with data and analysis tools such as:

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups; macros/VBA a plus)

• SQL for querying and analyzing datasets

• Data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar

• Familiarity with forecasting, inventory management, or capacity planning concepts.

• Exposure to ERP, MRP, or planning systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar).

• Ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Interest in aerospace, manufacturing, or high-growth technology environments.

Pay Range:

• Undergraduate: $35/hr

• Master's: $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, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, 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 & onsite barista, 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.