Flight Software Engineer Intern

About AstroForge

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. By joining the team at AF you'll have the opportunity to work side by side with our amazing engineering and science teams. This position will provide you with valuable skills, experience, and mentorship necessary to become a leading professional in your field. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity's capabilities in space.

Job Description

As a Flight Software Engineering Intern, you will write the embedded software that runs our deep-space mining vehicles, integrate this software with avionics hardware, and support simulations and testing. This role is highly hands-on, and you'll gain exposure to the entire software development lifecycle, from low-level hardware communication to mission execution logic.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Location : Onsite in Seal Beach

Pay Rate : $30.00 per hour

Duration : 10 weeks

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.