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AstroForge · 2 months ago

Mining Intern – Optics Focus

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

AstroForge is a company focused on making space resources accessible on Earth by mining asteroids for valuable minerals. The Mining Intern will work on building and testing optical systems for mining and refining materials, gaining hands-on experience in a laboratory environment and collaborating with engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Design and assemble optical experiments and instrumentation
Align lasers, lenses, mirrors, and sensors in experimental setups
Perform characterization of optical systems (e.g., power, focus, alignment)
Support analysis of test data and help iterate on optical designs
Work alongside mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate optics with broader hardware systems

Qualification

OpticsHands-on lab experienceData analysis toolsSpectroscopyProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Optics, Physics, or a closely related field
Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Hands-on experience aligning and assembling optical setups in a lab setting
Familiarity with standard lab optical equipment and safety practices
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship
Must be 18 years or older
Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred

Experience with spectroscopy, lasers, or imaging systems
Proficiency with data analysis tools like MATLAB or Python
Comfortable working independently in a lab environment

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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2025-08-13
Space News
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2025-08-08
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