Astra

The Company

Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space® by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services of any operational launch provider in the world, and one of the industry’s first flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, Astra Spacecraft Engine™. Astra delivered its first commercial launch to low Earth orbit in 2021, making it the fastest company in history to reach this milestone, just five years after it was founded in 2016. Astra (NASDAQ: ASTR) was the first space launch company to be publicly traded on Nasdaq.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to help develop and drive supply base strategy, sourcing, readiness, and production execution for Astra! You will interface with Global Supply Managers, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Cross-Functional Stakeholders to plan and forecast to meet overall program initiatives.

How You’ll Fulfill Your Mission

• Develop and execute supply base strategy through understanding of the technologies and industrial markets.
• Create sourcing strategies through total cost of ownership analysis including benchmarking, make vs buy, and should cost analysis. Optimize the supply chain to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify supply/demand challenges, analyze market conditions, be up to date with technology trends and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and help drive the vendor selection process.
• Establish, track and report on metrics for success to ensure suppliers meet targets efficiently. Key metrics include schedule, cost, quality, throughput, cycle time, and yield.
• Evaluate business proposals and present recommendations that will lower program risk, result in cost avoidance or savings.
• Communicate program readiness and risks to key stakeholders. 

Why We Value You

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Business and/or equivalent technical experience/aptitude
• Self-starter with demonstrated capabilities thriving in an ambiguous environment
• Possess initiative when something needs to get done and are self-motivated for success. You are widely known for your can-do attitude and for getting results
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills
• Organized and effectively manage competing priorities to ensure the team hits critical achievements
• Ability to influence; an effective communicator with capabilities to collaborate cross functionally with all levels of the organization
• Strong interest in space and flight programs
• Ability to work 20-30 hours a week between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM PT

Desired Multipliers

• Prior internship experience or academic projects related to supply chain management, procurement, sourcing, material planning, etc.
• Understanding or knowledge of MRP and/or ERP systems
• You are comfortable with data processing tools ranging from Excel to custom scripts built with VBA, Python, MATLAB, etc.

ITAR Requirements: This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies. All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws. Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

San Francisco Applicants: Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.