Create Your Own Adventure

Astroforge; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Impactful mission

Job summary

AstroForge in Seal Beach, CA is seeking motivated STEM students or recent graduates for an internship that blends engineering, physics, and computer science. You’ll contribute to our mission of mining asteroids to enable space resources on Earth, with opportunities to pitch your own project ideas and collaborate across teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or holding a STEM degree, possess strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive startup mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a STEM degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a startup pace.
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to space-resource mission through internship projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional aerospace teams on innovative tasks.
• Proactively learn and drive impactful initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Autonomy and motivation

Education

STEM degree in Engineering/Physics/CS

Job description

About the Company

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. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Why asteroid mining?

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are essential for clean energy, medical devices, and everyday products, but Earth's supply is rapidly dwindling. Conventional mining is not only expensive but also causes severe environmental harm, destroying over 50,000 acres of untouched land and producing millions of tons of toxic waste annually. Mining asteroids offers a sustainable alternative, allowing us to harvest these critical resources with minimal environmental impact and help create a greener future.

With your help, we can make history and contribute to a brighter future.

Job Description

We’re a team of bold, quick-thinking professionals, always looking for exceptional talent. If you don’t see a perfect fit among our listed internships or roles, but you’re passionate about space and think you could contribute, this posting is designed for individuals who want to pitch their own adventure, whether that’s a unique internship idea, a hybrid role, or an opportunity to get involved in something we haven’t thought of yet. Show us how your background and interests align with our mission.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another STEM-related field
• Flexibility and ambition: We are looking for candidates who are hungry to solve complex problems in untraditional ways
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstration of analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate on both related projects and those outside of your expertise
• Ability to work in an autonomously driven and rigorous startup atmosphere
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently and lead a team
• Interest in contributing even if no current internship directly aligns with your background

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Some experience working in aerospace

Additional Requirements

• To support critical project milestones, you may occasionally work extended hours, night shifts, or weekends—playing a key role in ensuring the success of our mission.

What You’ll Get

• A team of passionate and supportive coworkers
• A competitive salary package with generous benefits
• Clear opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• The chance to be part of a groundbreaking mission that will shape the future of space exploration
• A dynamic work environment where your ideas can make an impact
• The rare opportunity to make history while contributing to a sustainable future

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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.