Corporate Functions Summer Intern (legal, Finance, Marketing, Cybersecurity, HR)

Corporate Functions Intern

Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come. Join us and turn your passion for space into solutions! At Turion Space, you'll be part of a collaborative team that drives innovation and supports critical business functions. As a Corporate Functions Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, Marketing, Finance, Legal, or Human Resources. Based on your interests and skills, we'll match you with a team that aligns with your career goals giving you the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a real-world business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teams with day-to-day operations and projects in Cybersecurity, Marketing, HR, Legal, or Finance.
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports to support business needs.
• Help organize and maintain documentation, presentations, and internal communications.
• Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and contribute ideas for process improvements.
• Support administrative tasks and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.

What You'll Learn:

• Marketing: Basics of campaign planning, social media strategies, and analytics.
• HR: Onboarding processes, employee engagement, and HR compliance fundamentals.
• Legal: Exposure to space law, contract review, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Finance: Financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis techniques.
• Cybersecurity: How to mitigate common security threats and vulnerabilities.
• How satellites are designed, built, and operated.
• Professional communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
• How cross-functional teams work together in a corporate environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, Finance, Law, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work full time (40 hours per week), on-site in Irvine, CA for 12 consecutive weeks between May – September 2026.
• Must be able to provide your own transportation and housing.

Nice to Have:

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Passion for, and knowledge of, aerospace and space technology
• Interest in learning about multiple business functions.

Openings:

Marketing: Assist with creating social media posts, organizing campaign materials, and learn how marketing strategies drive brand awareness.

Human Resources: Help with updating HR records, I-9 verification processes, and supporting employee engagement activities to understand HR operations.

Legal: Learn how to organize legal documents, assist with basic compliance research, and gain exposure to contract management processes, template development, deal desk support, and more.

Finance: Support data entry, help prepare simple financial reports, and learn how budgeting and expense tracking work in a business setting.

Cybersecurity: Assist in configuring and tuning SIEM tools to reduce false positives, monitor real-time alerts, and escalate potential threats following established playbooks. Help maintain and update security policies, audit logs, and compliance documentation to align with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, or SOC 2. Support vulnerability assessments, patch management, and implementation of baseline security configurations for servers, endpoints, and network devices. Corporate Functions Summer Internship Pay: $25/hr

ITAR Requirements: This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space 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.