About the role#
Astra is hiring interns for the Winter 2027 term. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position based in Alameda, California. We are looking for students to join our team to support the development of spacecraft and launch vehicle systems. Successful applicants will be matched to specific teams based on their skills, interests, and our current needs.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and test spacecraft and launch vehicle hardware.
- Support requirements definition, interface management, and integration activities for flight systems.
- Assist with CAD modeling, design for manufacturability, and structural or thermal design of components.
- Perform structural, thermal, or fluid analyses for spacecraft subsystems and launch vehicle components.
- Contribute to trade studies to guide major design decisions.
- Participate in test campaigns to validate designs against flight requirements.
- Work on cross-disciplinary teams to solve engineering challenges.
- Support the preparation of engineering drawings, test reports, and design documentation.
- Support the overall organization infrastructure for general business disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, HR, and Computer Science.
What you'll need#
- Must be an incoming Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at a 4-year institution or junior/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.
- Ability to comply with ITAR and EAR regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Alameda, California (On-site)
- Term: Winter 2027
- Employment: Paid, full-time, temporary
About Astra
Astra is a financial technology company based in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2016, the firm provides a platform for payment processing and money movement. It serves developers who need to integrate real-time payment capabilities into their own products. The company maintains a staff of 11 to 50 employees.
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