Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations.  Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face. 

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Systems Engineer Intern for Summer 2026.

• 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.

• 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.

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.