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Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

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The intern will build and maintain regulatory compliance matrices and support the legal team with research on commercial and government contracts. They will also assist with corporate projects, filings, and export-compliance recordkeeping.

About the role

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and remote. 1Ls and 2Ls are encouraged to apply; no prior space-law experience is needed.

The small but mighty Legal team at Muon supports every stage of the satellite lifecycle, from spectrum and remote sensing licensing, to commercial and government contracting, to export compliance and corporate matters. Our work spans commercial climate and Earth-observation missions as well as national security and defense programs for customers including NOAA and the U.S. Space Force. As a Legal Intern, you'll get hands-on exposure to commercial space law, regulatory policy, and government contracts while working directly with experienced attorneys and regulatory specialists. No two weeks look the same, and the projects you contribute to will have a real impact on how Muon operates and grows.

Muon is a fast-growing startup that offers interns direct mentorship and the chance to make a real impact. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team and learn from some of the most accomplished legal and aerospace professionals in the industry. We're committed to offering an experience where your contributions matter.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain regulatory compliance matrices that track license conditions, reporting obligations, and procedures
  • Support the broader Legal and Contracts team with research and administrative work on commercial agreements, government contracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements
  • Conduct legal, regulatory, and market research and synthesize findings into clear written summaries and recommendations
  • Assist with additional legal, corporate and regulatory projects as they come up, including filings, process documentation, and export-compliance recordkeeping

 

Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in a J.D. program (1Ls and 2Ls welcome)
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
  • Genuine interest in space, technology, or government contracting
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have Skills

  • Coursework or demonstrated interest in administrative law, telecommunications, national security, or government contracts
  • Technical background or prior exposure to aerospace, satellite systems, or defense

Pay range

Master's = $45/hour, PhD = $50/hour

 

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave. 

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.  Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

 

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