Spring Internship 2025 - Propulsion & Test - Astrobotic Technology Inc

Astrobotic is at the forefront of advancing space exploration and technology development. Our expertise spans from lunar rovers, landers, and infrastructure to spacecraft navigation, machine vision, and computing systems for in-space robotic applications. To date, the company has been contracted for two lunar missions, and has won more than 60 NASA, DoD, and commercial technology contracts worth more than $600 million.  We recently launched and operated the first American lunar lander mission since the Apollo Program.  Beyond helping lead America back to the Moon, Astrobotic developed and operates reusable vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rockets and continues to advance next-generation VTVL capabilities and advanced rocket engines. Established in 2007, Astrobotic is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with a propulsion and test campus in Mojave, CA. 

Astrobotic provides rocket-powered VTVL test flights and advances rocket technology for commercial and government customers. This part of Astrobotic’s portfolio is reinforced by our acquisition of Masten Space Systems. We’re seeking Test Engineering Interns to support this work in our Mojave, CA location. This position is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students.

The primary responsibilities for this position involve working closely with our flight vehicles and test stands. Beyond this, there will be an array of other projects that you may be asked to work on as aligned with your skillsets and the team’s needs. Occasionally, program needs will dictate a high-priority project for you to work on as well.

Your submission must include a portfolio (1-5 pages) highlighting your experience. The portfolio should contain projects you’re proud of (whether school or personal), pictures and descriptions of said projects, and an explanation of your contributions and responsibilities. Please submit application documents (cover letter, resume, and portfolio) combined in a single PDF file.

The internship will be a 12 week program starting on Monday, January 13th at our Propulsion & Test Facility in Mojave, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serving as ground crew for test operations
• Designing, building, and maintaining test infrastructure
• Troubleshooting and repairing flight vehicles, test stands, and ground support equipment
• Other engineering projects spanning design, manufacturing, and operations according to program needs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Not afraid to ask questions
• Able to work in small groups or solo with little supervision
• Hardworking
• Team-oriented
• Self-starter
• Able to perform in high-stress environments/situations

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Applicants must submit a portfolio of their history of previous hands on experience 
• Hands-on fabrication skills
• Machine shop competence
• Coding – Python, MATLAB, C, C++
• Electrical and electronic systems
• Testing – test site setup and operations
• Data analysis
• Amateur rocketry

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and the candidates professional experience.  Base salary is just one component of Astrobotic’s competitive total rewards strategy.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to contact@astrobotic.com.