Job Description: Space Policy Research Intern [Graduate Level] Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company solely dedicated to on-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of on-orbit servicing missions, including life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life services, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the growing and hazardous build-up of debris in space. Astroscale is defining business cases and working with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives for the responsible use of space. Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has an international presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, Israel, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding venture company, working to advance safe and stable growth in space and solve a growing environmental concern. End of Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d), the company’s first on-orbit demonstration of debris capture and removal, launched in March 2021. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Graduate-level Space Policy Research Intern to join the team in our Washington, D.C. location. Duties & Responsibilities In this role, you will support the VP Global Space Policy and Government Relations in mining, digesting, and organizing information on space policy, regulation, legislation, and best practices in the U.S. and throughout the globe. Should you reside in the Washington, DC area (preferred), you may be requested to attend in-person events around the region on behalf of Astroscale U.S., depending on public health levels. You will also engage with student and young professional societies to support the communication of the issue of space debris and space sustainability. You may be called upon to work with the business development, communications, or engineering teams.
Required Competencies • Current Graduate Student studying policy, international affairs, law, national security, or a related field • Coursework or equivalent experience resulting in demonstrated understanding of science and technology policy and engineering principles • Prior research experience (writing sample required in application) • Fantastic communication skills: oral, writing, and on-line presence • Creativity and detail-oriented
Desired Competencies • Familiarity and interest in sustainability, on-orbit servicing, and policy for emerging technologies • Research experience in issues related to space debris, space sustainability, on-orbit servicing, or commercial space • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Lists, etc
Duration: October 2021 – March 2022 Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week; $22/hourly wage
Astroscale U.S. Inc. 1401 Lawrence Street, Ste 1600 Denver, CO 80202 astroscale-us.com
To apply, send a current resume, writing sample to [email protected] with “Graduate Space Policy Research Intern Fall/Winter 2021/2022” in the subject line. The application period closes September 3rd at 17:00 Eastern time.
Please note: the requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. If you have 75% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Astroscale U.S. is committed to creating a diverse environment. We pursue and embrace a variety of thinking, beliefs, and ways of life that are international, open-minded, and inclusive. Astroscale U.S. is committed to providing accommodations to make our internships accessible. Astroscale U.S. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), eligible applicants must be either U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. 1401 Lawrence Street, Ste 1600 Denver, CO 80202 astroscale-us.com