Systems Engineer Intern

Astroscale U.S.

Systems Engineer Intern

Denver, CO
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Work with a mentor in engineering to accomplish program related engineering tasks.
    • Work alongside fellow engineers to accomplish team goals for the period.
    • Design, build, and out brief work to the team and Astroscale engineering community.
    • Evaluate and help peer review fellow team member’s work.
    • Gain experience from and interact with team members across program management, engineering, business development, business operations, and marketing & communications.
    • Assist in architectural trades and interface definition for deployment and hosting of on-orbit servicing payloads.
    • Support the management of system-level design of space systems across all phases of projects, including requirement analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis, and design trades.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Current student or recent graduate studying for a degree related to your internship.
    • Coursework, training, or experience related to your internship.
    • Fantastic communication skills: oral and written.
    • Familiarity with the systems engineering life cycle a plus, especially in satellite design/operations.
    • Familiarity with systems engineering principles and tools, e.g. MathWorks, MATLAB, coding experience, a plus.

    Additional Information

    If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an outstanding addition to our team, don’t worry about checking every single box—or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you’re excited about contributing to our work and think you’d thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

    _Pay rate: $29/hr _

    The application deadline is February 1, 2026.

    Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
    Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.