About AstroForge

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. By joining the team at AF you’ll have the opportunity to work side by side with our amazing engineering and science teams. This position will provide you with valuable skills, experience, and mentorship necessary to become a leading professional in your field. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Job Description

Work under the supervision of our integration and test team to assist with the development of flight-ready products.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a rising senior in undergrad or enrolled in graduate studies (at the time of the internship).
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship
• 18 years or older.
• Must be eligible to work in an ITAR compliant environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace / ME / EE / Computer Science major.
• Software knowledge such as Python, scripting, automation etc.
• Hands on lab work such as soldering, hardware debugs, and operating electronic equipment.
• Understanding of spacecraft design and system interfaces.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace project, course or internship experience
• Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Willingness to learn software skills and programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Location

Onsite in Seal Beach

Pay Rate

$30.00 per hour

Duration

10 weeks

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.