Guidance, Navigation, and Controls 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
Develop, implement, and test guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for asteroid-mining spacecraft. Work with aerospace engineers on attitude determination and control, state estimation, perception, vehicle autonomy, and related robotics challenges. The role includes software testing and debugging, potentially in hardware-in-the-loop environments, while providing mentorship and practical aerospace software experience.
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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. The internship gives you a chance to work side by side with our amazing team. This position will provide you with valuable skills, experience, and mentorship necessary to become an aerospace software professional.

Job Description
As a GNC intern, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and testing the algorithms that will power the world’s first asteroid mining vehicles. From spacecraft attitude determination & control, to on-board perception, to vehicle autonomy, you will alongside our Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers as we tackle a wide array of challenges for both on-going and upcoming missions. 

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
  • Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a STEM-related field.
  • Proficiency with Python, C, C++, or Rust.
  • Strong background in dynamics, calculus, and linear algebra.
  • Experience with one or more robotics concepts (e.g., state estimation, controls, perception).

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience testing / debugging software in hardware-in-the-loop environments.
  • Aerospace project or course experience is a plus but not required.
  • 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.


Skills Required

  • Must be a rising senior undergraduate student or enrolled in graduate studies at the time of the internship.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be eligible to work in an ITAR-compliant environment.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a STEM-related field.
  • Proficiency with Python, C, C++, or Rust.
  • Strong background in dynamics, calculus, and linear algebra.
  • Experience with one or more robotics concepts, such as state estimation, controls, or perception.
  • Experience testing or debugging software in hardware-in-the-loop environments.
  • Aerospace project or course experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking 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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