Power the Future from the Edge of Space

Stratospheric solar power represents one of the most ambitious frontiers in renewable energy—capturing continuous, high-intensity solar radiation above the clouds and transmitting it wirelessly to ground stations. If you're passionate about aerospace engineering, renewable energy innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, this internship offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of atmospheric science, advanced photovoltaics, and next-generation power transmission.

Our stratospheric solar power program is developing persistent aerial platforms that operate in the stratosphere (15-25km altitude), where solar irradiance is significantly higher and more consistent than ground-based installations. These high-altitude platforms combine cutting-edge materials science, autonomous flight systems, and microwave or laser-based wireless power transmission to deliver clean, continuous energy to remote locations and grid infrastructure.

What Makes This Internship Unique

Unlike traditional renewable energy roles, stratospheric solar power internships immerse you in genuinely pioneering technology. You'll work alongside aerospace engineers, electrical systems specialists, atmospheric scientists, and renewable energy researchers tackling challenges that simply don't exist in conventional solar or wind projects—from station-keeping at extreme altitudes to optimizing rectenna arrays for maximum power reception efficiency.

Interns contribute to real research and development projects across multiple disciplines: designing lighter, more efficient photovoltaic arrays for low-pressure environments; modeling atmospheric conditions that affect power transmission; developing autonomous navigation systems that maintain precise positioning for days or weeks; and engineering ground-based receiving infrastructure that converts transmitted energy back into grid-compatible electricity.

This field sits at the convergence of climate technology, aerospace innovation, and energy infrastructure transformation. The work you do during your internship could directly influence how humanity accesses clean, persistent energy in the decades ahead—particularly for applications where traditional renewables face geographic or temporal limitations.

Perfect for Engineering Students and Energy Innovators

This internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy systems, atmospheric sciences, mechanical engineering, or related technical fields. We're looking for candidates who combine strong technical foundations with creative problem-solving abilities and genuine enthusiasm for climate-positive innovation.

Whether you're drawn to the materials science challenges of stratospheric environments, the control systems complexity of autonomous aerial platforms, the electromagnetic theory behind wireless power transmission, or the systems-level optimization of renewable energy distribution, there's meaningful work waiting for you. Previous interns have contributed to published research, patent applications, and prototype development that advanced the entire field.

How Paperform Streamlines Technical Recruitment

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For organizations managing competitive internship programs, Paperform's calculation fields enable transparent scoring rubrics that weight different qualifications appropriately, while file upload capabilities let candidates submit transcripts, CVs, code samples, research papers, or design portfolios directly within the application flow. Everything stays organized in one submission rather than scattered across email threads.

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Once applications start flowing in, Stepper transforms how you manage the review and selection process. Instead of manually sorting hundreds of applications, sending status updates, and coordinating interview schedules, you can build intelligent workflows that route submissions based on qualifications, technical focus areas, or application completeness.

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The integration between Paperform and Stepper means your internship recruitment process can operate with the sophistication of a large corporate program while requiring minimal administrative overhead—letting your technical team focus on evaluating candidate potential rather than managing spreadsheets and email templates.

Security and Compliance for Academic and Research Institutions

For universities, national labs, and research organizations processing internship applications, Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and GDPR alignment provide the security foundation needed for handling sensitive candidate data, including transcripts, reference contacts, and demographic information collected for diversity reporting.

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Build Your Application Form in Minutes, Not Weeks

Whether you're launching a new stratospheric solar power research program or scaling an existing internship initiative, Paperform's template library and AI-assisted form building mean you can deploy a professional, comprehensive application system in an afternoon rather than waiting weeks for IT resources or HR system configurations.

The platform scales seamlessly from small pilot programs accepting a dozen interns to large multi-site initiatives processing thousands of applications, with predictable pricing that won't surprise you as your program grows. And because Paperform integrates with the tools technical teams already use—Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Airtable, and thousands more via Stepper, Zapier, or webhooks—your internship data flows naturally into existing workflows rather than creating isolated data silos.

If you're ready to attract the next generation of aerospace and renewable energy talent to your stratospheric solar power program, Paperform provides the professional, flexible, secure application platform your innovation deserves.

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