About the role#
As an Asteroid Mining Intern, you will join our engineering and science teams to assist with space resource technology development. This role focuses on the design, assembly, and testing of flight payloads for asteroid characterization. You will also participate in laboratory research and development for laser-based mining and refining processes.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and testing of payload prototypes and flight units.
- Assist with system design for refining and material processing hardware.
- Conduct literature reviews and comparative studies across disciplines like materials science and flight hardware design.
- Work hands-on with laboratory R&D processes.
What you'll need#
- You must be a rising senior in an undergraduate program or currently enrolled in graduate studies with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- You are pursuing a degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- You have hands-on experience with complex systems such as robotics, vacuum chambers, or laboratory experiments.
- You possess strong analytical and documentation skills.
- You are at least 18 years old and eligible to work in an ITAR-compliant environment.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience in high-temperature processes, vacuum systems, spacecraft hardware, optical payloads, or lasers.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, simulation software, and basic programming is helpful.
- You must not hold other employment during the internship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Seal Beach, California.
- The term is for Summer 2027, lasting up to 10 weeks.
- Sponsorship is not available.
About AstroForge
AstroForge is a space research and technology company based in Seal Beach, California. Founded in 2022, the organization focuses on extracting metals from asteroids. It aims to integrate these space resources into the Earth supply chain. The company currently employs 72 people.
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