Winter Externship Participant

Charlottesville, Virginia

2 days ago

Job Description

Luna Labs Winter Externship

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Date: January 14, 2026
Commitment: One Day – must be available for the day listed above. This is an unpaid, educational experience.

About the Program:
We are excited to offer current undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a one-day externship experience with Luna Labs! This program is designed to give students direct exposure to our workplace, team, and day-to-day operations. Participants will gain valuable insights into career paths, professional skills, and industry knowledge through shadowing, discussions, and a showcase of our projects.

About Luna Labs:

Luna Labs is a product development company working with leading organizations and key government agencies to create unique solutions for complex challenges in defense, industrial, and healthcare markets. We operate like a self-contained incubator for defense and biotech startups, taking solutions from concept through development to new products in the market. We leverage small business agility and large business capabilities to accelerate breakthrough solutions from concept to early-stage growth. Working with a robust global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, Luna Labs develops everything from small-scale prototypes to market-ready products.

What You’ll Gain:

A chance to explore potential career paths and see if the field or company aligns with personal interests.
Better understanding of the skills and qualifications needed for specific roles.
Meaningful connections with professionals in the field who can offer advice and mentorship
Exposure to tools, methods, and technologies used in the industry.
Clearer career direction and increased confidence entering the job or internship search.
Insight on career journeys in Biotechnology, Materials Science, and Systems Engineering

What to Expect:

During this one-day experience, participants will:

Join an orientation session introducing our mission, teams, and ongoing projects
Participate in a Q&A session with current employees or leaders
Learn about current research and product development efforts
Wrap up with a networking session and reflection discussion

Requirements – Education/Experience/Skills:

Current undergraduate students enrolled in either a 2-year or 4-year program
Demonstrated interest in STEM careers (through coursework, projects, student clubs, or prior experience)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Must be available for one of the listed externship days
Due to government contracting regulations, U.S. Citizenship is a firm requirement.

How to Apply:

Interested students should submit a brief application including:

Resume/CV
A short statement describing your interest in participating in an externship with Luna Labs

Selected participants will be notified no later than 12/11/2026 with further details about schedule, logistics, and expectations for the day.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Charlottesville, Virginia
Website	https://lunalabs.us

Skills

Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
Government Organizationsunmatched
Government Regulationsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Material Scienceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Small Businessunmatched
Startupunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Licensingunmatched

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