Astra · 2 months ago
2026 Summer Interns
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$22/hr - $22/hrAstra is dedicated to improving life on Earth from space by providing advanced launch services and propulsion systems. They are seeking motivated incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors to contribute to the development of spacecraft and launch vehicle systems through various engineering roles.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to Design & Development: Work with senior engineers to design, develop, and test spacecraft and launch vehicle hardware
Systems Engineering: Support requirements definition, interface management, and integration activities for flight systems spanning spacecraft and launch vehicles
Mechanical Engineering: Assist with CAD modeling, design for manufacturability, and structural/thermal design of components such as thrusters, tanks, structures, or engine hardware
Analysis Engineering: Perform structural, thermal, or fluid analyses for both spacecraft subsystems and launch vehicle components; contribute to trade studies that guide major design decisions
Testing & Verification: Participate in test campaigns (vibration, thermal-vacuum, propulsion performance, or structural testing) to validate designs against flight requirements
Collaboration: Work on cross-disciplinary teams across spacecraft and launch vehicle programs to solve complex engineering challenges
Documentation: Support the preparation of engineering drawings, test reports, and design documentation to industry standards
General Disciplines (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Management, IT, Computer Science, etc.): Support the overall organization infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors in any discipline
Hands-on project experience through internships, research, senior design projects, or extracurricular activities
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Motivation to learn in a fast-paced environment
Compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies
Ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency
Ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance contingent upon the applicant's ability to receive the appropriate clearance
Company
Astra
Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$390.9MKey Investors
BlackRock
2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $13.4M
2023-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $12.5M
2023-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $65M
Leadership Team
Chris Kemp
Founder and CEO
Adam London
Founder and CTO
Recent News
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
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