Physics Intern in Seal Beach, California at AstroForge

Physics InternAt 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 engineer 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 DescriptionWork under the supervision of our science team to assist in building the laser refinery.
Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strongly motivated in pursuing a career in experimental physics.
• Solid understanding of basic physics concepts.
• Experimental hands-on skills in optics, lasers, or related fields.
• Experience in interfacing and automating scientific instruments (lasers, cameras, etc.)
• Ability to perform in a dynamic R&D environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in designing, building and testing novel optical instruments.

Location: Onsite in Seal BeachPay Rate: $30.00 per hourDuration: 10 weeks
ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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.