Intern - Aerospace Security Project (Spring 2026)
About The Position
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The CSIS Aerospace Security Project (ASP) is seeking an intern to support its research and administrative needs. ASP focuses on issues related to space security, air dominance, commercial and civil space. The program is looking to hire either a full- or part-time intern for an April 13, 2026, start date. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).
Requirements
- Either currently enrolled in a PhD, master’s or bachelor’s program; or has recently graduated with a B.A., B.S., M.A., PhD or equivalent
- Interest or experience in aerospace, space science, defense, or national security
- Excellent record in an academic or research environment
- Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Eligible to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva
- Preference for applicants with technical expertise in coding, satellite modeling, and performance analysis of aerospace systems
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews, and compile and analyze data for ongoing research projects
- Provide other research, writing, and editing support for various reports and documents
- Support written products through background research, copy-editing, and editing citations as necessary
- Collaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects on topics ranging from air dominance, cislunar activities, international space policy, space sustainability, space security, U.S. Space Force strategy and missions, and more
- Draft outreach and promotional content
- Discover, clean, organize, and analyze various data sources, such as Department of Defense or NASA budget data, space launch data, satellite telemetry data, finance and investment projections, or counterspace weapons data
- Support content on LinkedIn, X, the CSIS website, and Aerospace Security (aerospace.csis.org)
- Assist in preparation for meetings, private and public events, and conferences
- Tracking relevant legislation and public announcements in the aerospace sector
- Perform ad hoc requests and other duties as necessary in support of staff members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
