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 Dynamics Intern, you will be responsible for developing trajectories, automated software toolchains, and analysis to support interplanetary mission planning, orbit determination, and spacecraft operations. You will work under the mentorship of our flight dynamics and operations engineers to support both pre-flight and flight phases for multiple spacecraft that are pushing the boundaries of what’s been done before.

Basic Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM-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

Develop and analyze spacecraft trajectories for interplanetary missions.
Build or enhance automation scripts and pipelines to support mission planning and operations.
Assist with orbit determination and maneuver planning for flight spacecraft.
Support simulations to validate mission feasibility and optimize performance.
Contribute to visualization dashboards and reporting tools for real-time flight dynamics data.
Document models, assumptions, and analyses for internal review and operations use.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Willingness to own a project in a fast-paced startup environment
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra
Proficiency with Python

Preferred Skills

Strong background in orbital mechanics or flight dynamics.
Experience with numerical optimization (e.g., fmincon, SNOPT).
Familiarity with mission planning tools such as STK, GMAT, Basilisk, or pykep.
Experience working with databases or dashboard tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana).
Strong written and verbal communication 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.

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