Summer 2026 Production Engineering Intern

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

We seek motivated, creative, and exceptional individuals to join our world-class team. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience and work alongside talented engineers to support the development of lunar rovers and production processes. This program will provide exposure to advanced manufacturing and testing processes, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to develop practical skills in troubleshooting, process improvement, and teamwork.

Opportunities :

• Avionics Manufacturing Engineering
• Structures and Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineering
• Vehicle Integration and Test Engineering
• Quality Engineering

What you'll do :

Production : Assist with the fabrication, assembly, and testing of avionics systems, structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical components

Systems Integration : Support integration efforts for rover subassemblies and fully integrated systems

Process Improvement : Contribute to the development of tooling, work instructions, and process documentation, with an emphasis on improving manufacturability and enhancing vehicle reliability

Failure Analysis : Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during assembly and testing

Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, technicians, and managers) to ensure efficient and accurate production

Vehicle Testing : Participate in vehicle testing activities, both on-site and in specialized facilities

What you'll bring :

Education : Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a STEM-related degree (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering)

Experience : At least 3 months of applied engineering experience outside of the classroom, including research, extracurricular project teams, personal projects, or prior internship / work experience

Additional Requirements :

Able to work full time and on-site for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning in May or June 2026

Benefits and Perks

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission.  Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values.  At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.

Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.