Electrical Engineering Intern

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Seal Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
30-30 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace
AstroForge mines asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space and contribute to a more sustainable Earth.
The Role
Assists the hardware engineering team with developing, designing, and testing computer and electrical hardware components. Responsibilities include hands-on laboratory work such as soldering, hardware debugging, and using electronic equipment, while developing skills in Python, Altium Designer, and LTSpice. The intern works under supervision in a fast-paced aerospace environment and receives engineering mentorship.
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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 engineer 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 hardware engineering team to assist the development, design, and testing of hardware components for computer and electrical systems.

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
  • Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a Related major.
  • Some software knowledge such as Python, scripting etc.
  • Willingness to learn Altium Design (Schematic and Layout) + EE Spice simulation tools (LTSpice).
  • Hands on lab work such as soldering, hardware debugs, and electronic equipment.
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Aerospace project, course or internship experience.
  • Demonstration of analytic and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Location: Onsite in Seal Beach, CA
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Duration: Up to 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.


Skills Required

  • Rising senior undergraduate student or enrolled in graduate studies during the internship
  • Enrollment in an accredited college or university
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship
  • At least 18 years old
  • Eligible to work in an ITAR-compliant environment
  • Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related major
  • Some software knowledge, such as Python or scripting
  • Willingness to learn Altium Designer and LTSpice
  • Hands-on lab experience, including soldering, hardware debugging, and electronic equipment
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Aerospace project, course, or internship experience
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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The Company
HQ: Seal Beach, CA
45 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

We mine asteroids to extract platinum group metals (PGMs) in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current terrestrial mining methods. PGMs are critical to advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and sustainable infrastructure, but are rapidly depleting on Earth. Traditional mining for these resources comes at high environmental and financial costs. Extracting these resources from asteroids is more cost-effective and results in zero impact on our planet, contributing to a greener and more profitable Earth. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative engineering, we’re pioneering a pathway to sustainable mining that eliminates the need for extensive land disruption, reduces energy-intensive processes, and significantly lowers carbon emissions.

Why Work With Us

Team members at AstroForge not only contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements but are also empowered to grow personally and professionally. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and encourage new ideas and experimentation. Here, you’re part of a historic mission to change how the world thinks about our shared future in space.

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