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Flight Dynamics Intern

CompanyAstroForge
LocationSeal Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop trajectories, automated software toolchains, and analysis to support interplanetary mission planning and orbit determination. They will work under the mentorship of flight dynamics engineers to support both pre-flight and flight phases for multiple spacecraft.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
72
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
AstroForge is a deep-space mining company on a mission to extract valuable metals from asteroids. By bringing space resources into Earth's supply chain, we're aiming to reduce the need for traditional terrestrial mining methods and explore a more sustainable future - one mission at a time.
About the Role
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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a STEM-related field
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong orbital dynamics background
  • Experience with numerical optimization (e.g. nonlinear programming, fmincon, SNOPT)
  • Experience with mission analysis and simulation tools (e.g. STK, GMAT, Basilisk, pykep)
  • Experience with databases and query-based visualization (e.g. Grafana, Kibana)
  • Excellent verbal and written 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, applicants 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.


Key Skills
PythonCalculusLinear algebraOrbital dynamicsNumerical optimizationNonlinear programmingMission analysisSimulation toolsSTKGMATBasiliskPykepDatabasesQuery-based visualizationProblem-solvingCritical thinking
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnologySoftware
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