AU
Docking Intern
internship•Denver
About this role
Company Description
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 Docking Intern for Summer 2026.
Job Description
- Develop creative mechanical design concepts to deliver on-orbit servicing solutions.
- Perform structural design and configuration tasks on a range of items including spacecraft structures, ground support equipment, deployable structures, and servicing interfaces.
- Develop robotic controls system and be able to communicate between software, electrical, and mechanical teams and tasks.
- Support functional testing of prototype systems to inform design improvement iterations.
- Support structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components including test design, test conduct, and operating interface equipment for unit under test.
- Parse, analyze, and present data collected during testing efforts
- Produce part and assembly drawings for manufacturing and interfacing with manufacturers.
- Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate, and solve engineering problems.
- Collaborate with customer and supplier staff, and staff from other parts of Astroscale.
- Contribute to technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
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.
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.
What you'll do
- The intern will develop mechanical design concepts for on-orbit servicing solutions and perform structural design tasks on various spacecraft components. They will also support testing and data analysis to inform design improvements.
About Astroscale U.S.
Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations. The company provides trusted and value-added solutions for government and commercial clients from their geography of choice, to drive the long-term, circular space economy. Astroscale is also collaborating with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that promote the sustainable growth of space.
Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, establishing the company as a leader in on-orbit servicing. Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb. As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, service and remove, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked.
Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Docking Intern do at Astroscale U.S.?
As a Docking Intern at Astroscale U.S., you will: the intern will develop mechanical design concepts for on-orbit servicing solutions and perform structural design tasks on various spacecraft components. They will also support testing and data analysis to inform design improvements..
Is the Docking Intern position at Astroscale U.S. remote?
The Docking Intern position at Astroscale U.S. is based in Denver, Colorado, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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