Fall 2026
Plant Science Intern
Updated on 8/2/2026
Akima
1,001-5,000 employees
Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- Currently pursuing a degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
- Have an interest in plant growth systems and controlled environment agriculture.
- Be able to follow laboratory procedures and work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Assist with spaceflight and ground plant growth experiments.
- Support plant cultivation and maintenance in controlled environment systems.
- Perform plant propagation activities and routine crop care.
- Assist with monitoring and optimizing water and nutrient delivery systems.
- Collect, record, and organize experimental data.
- Support laboratory and greenhouse operations as needed.
- Have coursework or experience in plant physiology, horticulture, hydroponics, or controlled environment agriculture.
- Have experience with data collection and basic scientific research methods.
Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
- Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
- Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.
What critics are saying
- 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
- FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
- NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.
What makes Akima unique
- Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
- Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
- Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
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Company News
Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense