Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Intern
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Salary$30/hr
LocationSeal Beach, United States
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Department2027 Summer Internships
Company size15+ people
PostedOct 5, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live17h ago
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Must be a rising senior in undergrad or enrolled in graduate studies (at the time of the internship)
Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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 (e.g., state estimation, controls, perception)
Experience testing / debugging software in hardware-in-the-loop environments
Aerospace project or course experience is a plus but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills
Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship
18 years or older
Must be eligible to work in an ITAR compliant environment
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, 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
Skills
Python
C
C++
Rust
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. The internship gives you a chance to work side by side with our amazing team. This position will provide you with valuable skills, experience, and mentorship necessary to become an aerospace software professional.
Job Description
As a GNC intern, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and testing the algorithms that will power the world’s first asteroid mining vehicles. From spacecraft attitude determination & control, to on-board perception, to vehicle autonomy, you will alongside our Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineers as we tackle a wide array of challenges for both on-going and upcoming missions.
Basic Qualifications
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Must be a rising senior in undergrad or enrolled in graduate studies (at the time of the internship).
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Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship
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18 years or older.
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Must be eligible to work in an ITAR compliant environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a STEM-related field.
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Proficiency with Python, C, C++, or Rust.
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Strong background in dynamics, calculus, and linear algebra.
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Experience with one or more robotics concepts (e.g., state estimation, controls, perception).
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
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Experience testing / debugging software in hardware-in-the-loop environments.
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Aerospace project or course experience is a plus but not required.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to demonstrate critical thinking 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, 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.
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.