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AstroForge · 2 months ago

Integration & Test Engineering Intern

positionSeal Beach
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$30/hr - $30/hr

AstroForge is dedicated to making space resources accessible on Earth by mining asteroids for valuable minerals. As an Integration & Test Engineering Intern, you will support the development and testing of flight-ready hardware, working alongside experienced engineering and science teams in a dynamic lab environment.

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Responsibilities

Assist with integration and test of spacecraft subsystems and components, including mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces
Support the assembly, configuration, and functional testing of engineering and flight units
Help develop and refine test procedures, ensuring test setups are safe, effective, and repeatable
Operate and maintain lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and environmental chambers
Capture, analyze, and document test data with high attention to detail and traceability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot integration issues and iterate on hardware and software solutions
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-conscious lab environment

Qualification

Lab work experienceBasic programming knowledgeSpacecraft systemsSoldering skillsCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Must be a rising senior
Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship
Must be 18 years or older
Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Experience with lab work such as soldering, debugging, and using electronic test equipment
Basic programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, automation tools)
Understanding of spacecraft systems, hardware interfaces, or mechatronic systems
Ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred

Willingness to learn software skills and programming
Involvement in aerospace projects, robotics teams, or student competitions is a plus but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication

Company

AstroForge

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AstroForge is an asteroid mining company that extracts gold and other minerals from asteroid.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Huntington Beach, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.astroforge.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$55.75M
Key Investors
Nova ThresholdInitialized CapitalUndeterred Capital
2025-10-24Series Unknown· $0.22M
2024-12-23Series Unknown· $0.05M
2024-08-20Series A· $42.49M

Leadership Team

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Matthew Gialich
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at AstroForge
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Recent News

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2025-11-14
PR Newswire
Safran DSI to Supply Electric Propulsion Systems for AstroForge's Upcoming Vestri Asteroid Mission
2025-08-13
Space News
Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes AstroForge and IBX. as New Associate Members
2025-08-08
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