Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Intern Verified today
About AstroForge
AstroForge's 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 terrestrial mining methods.
The Role
As a GNC intern, you will develop, implement, and test the algorithms that power the world's first asteroid mining vehicles. You will work alongside our Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers on spacecraft attitude determination and control, on-board perception, and vehicle autonomy for both ongoing and upcoming missions.
Basic Qualifications
- Rising senior in undergrad or enrolled in graduate studies at the time of internship
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must not be otherwise employed during the internship
- 18 years or older
- Must be eligible to work in an ITAR compliant environment
Required Skills
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a STEM-related field
- Proficiency with Python, C, C++, or Rust
- Strong background in dynamics, calculus, and linear algebra
- Experience with one or more robotics concepts (state estimation, controls, perception)
Preferred Skills
- Experience testing and debugging software in hardware-in-the-loop environments
- Aerospace project or course experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
Position Details
- Location: Onsite in Seal Beach
- Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
- Duration: 10 weeks
ITAR Eligibility
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.