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Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) Intern
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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 Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) Intern for Summer 2026.
Job Description
- Support the development and testing of Astroscale’s RPO technologies in one of three focus areas:
- Flight Dynamics: Planning the trajectory and operation of Astroscale’s service vehicles.
- Modeling & Simulation: Physics-based computer models used in our simulation environments.
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control: The algorithms used by the service vehicles to carry out the mission.
- Coordinate work with engineering colleagues in daily collaboration.
- Present work and its impacts to stakeholders.
- Build a strong familiarity with on-orbit servicing and its role in keeping space safe and accessible for the benefit of future generations.
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
- Support the development and testing of Astroscale’s RPO technologies in areas such as Flight Dynamics, Modeling & Simulation, and Guidance, Navigation, and Control. Coordinate work with engineering colleagues and present findings to stakeholders.
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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What does a Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) Intern do at Astroscale U.S.?
As a Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) Intern at Astroscale U.S., you will: support the development and testing of Astroscale’s RPO technologies in areas such as Flight Dynamics, Modeling & Simulation, and Guidance, Navigation, and Control. Coordinate work with engineering colleagues and present findings to stakeholders..
Is the Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) Intern position at Astroscale U.S. remote?
The Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) 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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