Fall 2026 Space Systems Intern - Launch & Propulsion

Astra Space Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Astra Space Inc. is seeking highly motivated incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors to join our team developing advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle systems. You will be matched to specific teams after the initial hiring process.

Responsibilities include design & development with senior engineers, systems engineering support, CAD modeling, analysis, testing, collaboration, and documentation. This internship offers hands-on aerospace experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Incoming undergraduate student (sophomore to senior) at a 4-year institution or community college.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation to learn

Education

Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or community college

Job description

Astra Space Inc. is seeking highly motivated incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors to join our team developing advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle systems. You will be matched to specific teams after the initial hiring process.

Responsibilities include design & development with senior engineers, systems engineering support, CAD modeling, analysis, testing, collaboration, and documentation. This internship offers hands-on aerospace experience in a fast-paced environment.