Technician Internship

longshot; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Longshot Space Technologies Corporation in Alameda, CA is seeking motivated students for manufacturing technician internships. You will work closely with a mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge to projects with significant impact on hardware development.

Internships support Manufacturing across Design, Test, Electrical, Software and Mechanical engineering teams, exposing you to how hardware moves from concept to build in a startup setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a manufacturing, machining, welding, electronics, mechatronics, or related program, or pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, math, or related discipline.
• 3+ months of hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, machining, or hardware builds (coursework, internships, personal projects, or team projects are applicable).
• Comfortable reading technical drawings, blueprints, or assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and/or basic machine shop equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with technicians, engineers, and managers.
• Able to adapt in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements.
• U.S. government ITAR/export eligibility or status to obtain required authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations across Design, Test, Electrical, Software and Mechanical engineering teams.
• Work closely with mentors and technicians on projects with real-world impact.
• Assist in applying knowledge to hardware concepts from design to build.
• Learn and contribute to a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Reading blueprints

Tools familiarity

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Engineering/technical program

Tools

Hand tools

Machining equipment

Job description

We are seeking motivated students to join us for manufacturing technician internships. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. If you've demonstrated a commitment to hands on learning and motivation to apply your skills outside of the classroom,

Internships are based at our Alameda, CA site and support manufacturing operations across our Design, Test, Electrical, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams, giving you exposure to how hardware moves from concept to build.

Department: Manufacturing

Role Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $17.76/hour

Location: On-Site Alameda, CA

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Enrolled in a manufacturing, machining, welding, electronics, mechatronics, or related technical/vocational program, or pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, math, or a related discipline.
• 3+ months of hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, machining, or hardware builds (coursework, internships, personal projects, or team projects are applicable).
• Comfortable reading technical drawings, blueprints, or assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and/or basic machine shop equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. Persons as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What You’ll Gain

• Work on challenging, real-world engineering problems at the frontier of space technology.
• A role in building and testing hardware with real-world impact.
• A dynamic startup environment with room for growth and innovation.
  

Longshot Space Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, reproductive healthdecision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you needaccommodationduring the application or interview process, please let us know.

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

At-Will Employment

Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company mayterminatethe employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Who are we?

Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.