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Skillbridge Internship

Tukwila, Washington, United States · Hybrid

Entry level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Aerospace Engineering, GNC Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering

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Contract Satellite Technician

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$50/hr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: PCB Assembly, Wire Harnessing, Avionics, Hardware Assembly, Manufacturing Processes

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Contract Electrical Engineer

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$50/hr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Circuit Design, Analysis Software, Electrical Circuit Theory, Electrical Manufacturing Processes, PCB Layout

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Contract Electrical Technician

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$50/hr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: PCB Assembly, Wire Harnessing, Avionics, Hardware Assembly, Manufacturing Processes

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Aerospace Engineer

Littleton, Colorado, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Satellite Operations, Subsystem Components, System Architecture Analysis, Spacecraft Testing, Aerospace System Design

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Experienced Software Engineer

Tukwila, Washington, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Senior$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Python, C++, Numerical Simulations, Cloud Infrastructure, Simulation Analysis

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Electrical Engineer

Tukwila, Washington, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Circuit Design, Analysis Software, Electrical Circuit Theory, Electrical Manufacturing Processes, PCB Layout

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Finance Manager

Tukwila, Washington, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Corporate Finance, Accounting, Vendor Management, Fundraising Materials Preparation, Business Problem Solving

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GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer

Tukwila, Washington, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Mid level$175M raised

About Starfish Space: Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satell…

Skills: Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Astrodynamics, Satellite Guidance, Satellite Control, Python

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Satellite Systems Engineer

Tukwila, Washington, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Senior$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Satellite Systems Engineering, Performance Analysis, Satellite Integration, Testing Support, Python

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Business Development Manager

Arlington, Virginia, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$180k/yr

Senior$175M raised

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satelli…

Skills: Business Development, Sales Process Management, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Relationship Building

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Skillbridge Internship

Starfish Space

Tukwila, Washington, United States • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Participate in a SkillBridge internship supporting various disciplines to assist in satellite servicing missions. Support the development and operation of the Otter servicing vehicle for clients like NASA and the U.S. Space Force.

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for the DoW SkillBridge program and be able to work in-person in the Seattle area. Must meet ITAR requirements, including U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Full job description

About Starfish Space

Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites. Founded in 2019, Starfish has raised over $150M in venture capital funding and built a team of engineers with experience spanning satellite guidance, navigation, control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.

Position Description

Starfish partners with the SkillBridge program through the DoW to place service members in relevant internships on our team. Our Skillbridge internships are flexible in terms of length, and start date, though candidates should be prepared to work in-person at our office in the Seattle area.

We offer internships in the following disciplines, though openings vary:

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • GNC Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Systems Engineering

  • Software Engineering

  • Business Development

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Business Operations

  • Satellite Technician

If you are interested in a SkillBridge internship at Starfish Space, please apply to this posting, indicating the relevant discipline you're interested in supporting. Thank you for your interest in Starfish Space!

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Related keywords

Satellite ServicingOtter Servicing VehicleGNCAutonomous RoboticsITARAerospaceLow Earth OrbitGeostationary SatellitesSkillBridgeSpace Technology

About Starfish Space

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Building the infrastructure for humanity's expansion into space

Industry
Space Research and Technology
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Tukwila, Washington
LinkedIn followers
17,317
Total funding
$175M

Starfish Space is building the infrastructure for humanity's expansion into Space. Our Otter servicing vehicle maximizes satellite capabilities through life extension and end of life disposal missions.

Offices: 665 Andover Park W, Tukwila, Washington 98188, US

Space TravelTransportationManufacturingAerospace
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About Starfish Space

LinkedInVisit site

Building the infrastructure for humanity's expansion into space

Industry
Space Research and Technology
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Tukwila, Washington
LinkedIn followers
17,317
Total funding
$175M

Starfish Space is building the infrastructure for humanity's expansion into Space. Our Otter servicing vehicle maximizes satellite capabilities through life extension and end of life disposal missions.

Offices: 665 Andover Park W, Tukwila, Washington 98188, US

Space TravelTransportationManufacturingAerospace
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