Mining Intern - Mining Engineering Focus
AstroForge
Seal Beach, CA, USA
USD 30-30 / hour
Posted on Oct 30, 2025
Mining Intern – Mining Engineering Focus
Seal Beach
Science
In office
Full-time
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 Mining Intern at AstroForge, you’ll work on the conceptual design and simulation of applying our technology to terrestrial mining processes. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in traditional mining engineering to apply those principles in a completely new domain.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Must be a rising senior.
- Understanding of mineral processing, extraction, and refining.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Must not be otherwise employed for the duration of the internship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Responsibilities
- Support system design for refining and material processing hardware.
- Analyze mining equipment performance and material extraction processes.
- Conduct literature reviews and comparative studies on mining techniques in extreme environments. Collaborate with optics, thermal, and mechanical engineers to shape hardware development.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with mining simulation software or CAD tools.
- Interest in space resource utilization or in-situ resource processing.
- Experience with high-temperature or vacuum processing is a plus.
Location: Onsite in Seal Beach, CA
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Duration: 10 weeks
ITAR Requirements
To 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.
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Req ID: R75