6 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining vehicle, ground, and test software for the FLEX rover.
- Collaborate with software, mechanical, and avionics engineers to integrate software solutions.
- Participate in software testing and debugging for reliability and performance in extreme environments.
- Develop tools and scripts for data analysis and mission simulation.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to software documentation.
- Stay current with robotics, software engineering, and space exploration advancements.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
- Have at least 3 months of engineering experience outside the classroom, including research, project teams, personal projects, internships, or prior work experience.
- Experience with a general-purpose programming language such as C++, Python, or similar.
- Experience developing or testing software for engineering applications such as robotics, rockets, electric vehicles, UAVs, or similar systems.
- Preferred: experience applying software development to robotics, aerospace, vehicles, or other complex engineering systems.
- Preferred: experience with software testing, debugging, integration, multidisciplinary engineering projects, additional programming languages, development tools, or engineering software.
Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend, complimentary on-site snacks and beverages, and a monthly on-site social hour with food and drinks.
- Relocation support and a housing stipend for interns who relocate within 10 miles of the office.
About Astrolab
Astrolab designs, builds, and plans to operate multi-purpose planetary rovers and lunar-surface systems—mobility, power, and data networks—for sustained operations on the Moon. The privately held company, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, targets government and commercial customers developing the lunar economy. Its flagship FLEX rover platform is designed for cargo transport and science on planetary surfaces.