About the role#
As a Flight Dynamics Intern, you will work with our engineering teams to support interplanetary mission planning. You will assist with orbit determination and spacecraft operations while gaining experience in both pre-flight and flight phases for multiple spacecraft.
What you'll do#
- Develop trajectories and automated software toolchains.
- Conduct analysis to support mission planning.
- Support orbit determination and daily spacecraft operations.
- Work across both pre-flight and flight phases for multiple spacecraft.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as a rising senior or graduate student.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Proficiency with Python and a working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra.
- Strong background in orbital dynamics.
- Experience with numerical optimization, mission analysis, and simulation tools like STK, GMAT, Basilisk, or pykep.
- Experience with databases and query-based visualization tools such as Grafana or Kibana.
- Ability to own a project and demonstrate critical thinking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in an ITAR compliant environment.
- Must not hold other employment during the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Seal Beach, California (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks).
- Compensation: $30.00 per hour.
- Status: Full-time internship.
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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