About the role#
This internship is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027. You will work directly with our hardware engineering team in Seal Beach, California, to support the development and testing of electrical and computer systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the design and testing of hardware components.
- Perform hands-on lab work including soldering and hardware debugging.
- Use electronic test equipment to validate system performance.
- Support the hardware team with day-to-day engineering tasks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university as a rising senior or graduate student.
- Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to work in an ITAR compliant environment.
- Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages.
- Willingness to learn Altium Design and LTSpice.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Prior experience through aerospace projects, coursework, or previous internships.
- Must be 18 years or older and not employed elsewhere during the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in Seal Beach, CA.
- Duration: Up to 10 weeks.
- Pay: $30.00 per hour.
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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