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Astera Institute

Nonprofit
astera.org
11-50 employees

Astera Institute is a venture incubator that accelerates high-impact ideas from inception to scalable solutions. By targeting overlooked sectors and partnering with visionary founders, it catalyzes systemic change through entrepreneurial experimentation. The organization prioritizes early-stage, high-leverage projects that generate a snowball effect, delivering measurable societal benefits efficiently. Astera’s distinctive approach blends rigorous investment criteria with a commitment to social good, positioning it as a leader in purpose-driven venture capital.

Open Positions

Recruiting Coordinator

California, United States
Posted Dec 11
Full Time

2–4+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, executive support, operations, or another role that demands exceptional organization and communication

Human Resources JobsOperations JobsProject & Program Management Jobs

Open Science Operations Associate

California, United States
Posted Jan 13
Full Time

2+ years of experience in roles involving program coordination, operations, research support, community management, or similar work in open science, academia, nonprofits, or technology-adjacent environments

Business Operations & Strategy JobsCommunity and Social Services JobsInformation Technology JobsEducation Jobs

Prototyping Engineer

California, United States • United States
Posted Oct 28
Full Time

Experience with CAD and embedded systems is key. 3D printing, laser cutting, and metal work skills are also necessary. Ability to size and evaluate systems from first principles is essential

Engineering JobsResearch Jobs

Chief Operations Officer (COO) - Astera Neuro

California, United States
Posted Dec 9
Full Time

6+ years of leadership experience, proven success scaling organizations, skilled in program management, budget oversight, and operational design

Research Jobs

Open Science Data Steward

California, United States
Posted Dec 2
Full Time

3-5+ years of experience managing data in research organizations, academic institutions, or similar environments with complex data governance requirements, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Library Science, Data Science, or related field

Research JobsData Analyst Jobs

Systems Engineer

California, United States
Posted Oct 21
Full Time

Bachelor's degree in engineering field. Track record building TEA models. Proficient in Python & scripting. Independent and able to question assumptions

Other

Operations Associate

California, United States
Posted Oct 14
Full Time

1-3 years exp in operations/admin. Strong problem-solving, ownership, and communication skills are needed. Experience with events is a plus

Business Operations & Strategy JobsOperations JobsAdministration Jobs

General Application

California, United States
Posted Jun 20
Full Time

Pitch a role idea with a clear description and submit CV

Other

Theoretical Physicist

California, United States
Posted Oct 21
Full Time

PhD in plasma physics or related. Python fluency & reproducible research. Independent thinking

Engineering JobsResearch JobsFinance Jobs

The Stacks Product Manager

California, United States
Posted Dec 9
Full Time

4-7 years of product management experience, open science knowledge, technical fluency, exceptional communication skills, and high product intuition

Other
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