Engineering, Aerospace ​/ Aviation ​/ Avionics, Mechanical Engineer

Create Your Own Adventure

Seal Beach
• In office
• Full-time

At Astro Forge, 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. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are essential for clean energy, medical devices, and everyday products, but Earth's supply is rapidly dwindling. Conventional mining is not only expensive but also causes severe environmental harm, destroying over 50,000 acres of untouched land and producing millions of tons of toxic waste annually. Mining asteroids offers a sustainable alternative, allowing us to harvest these critical resources with minimal environmental impact and help create a greener future.

With your help, we can make history and contribute to a brighter future.

We’re a team of bold, quick-thinking professionals, always looking for exceptional talent. If you don’t see a perfect fit among our listed internships or roles
, but you’re passionate about space and think you could contribute, we encourage you to apply here. This posting is designed for individuals who want to pitch their own adventure, whether that’s a unique internship idea, a hybrid role, or an opportunity to get involved in something we haven’t thought of yet. Show us how your background and interests align with our mission.

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another STEM-related field
• Flexibility and ambition:
  We are looking for candidates who are hungry to solve complex problems in untraditional ways
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstration of analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate on both related projects and those outside of your expertise
• Ability to work in an autonomously driven and rigorous startup atmosphere
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently and lead a team
• Interest in contributing even if no current internship directly aligns with your background

• Some experience working in aerospace

• To support critical project milestones, you may occasionally work extended hours, night shifts, or weekends—playing a key role in ensuring the success of our mission.

• A team of passionate and supportive coworkers
• A competitive salary package with generous benefits
• Clear opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• The chance to be part of a groundbreaking mission that will shape the future of space exploration
• A dynamic work environment where your ideas can make an impact
• The rare opportunity to make history while contributing to a sustainable future

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka 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. Government.

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.