About the role#
Astrolab is looking for a Production Engineering Intern to join our team in Hawthorne, California. This is a full-time, on-site internship focused on lunar rover development and manufacturing. You will work directly with our engineers to gain hands-on experience in the defense and space manufacturing industry.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of lunar rovers and their production processes.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and testing processes as they arise.
- Perform process improvement tasks to increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with team members across various engineering disciplines.
- Contribute to areas such as avionics, structures and mechanisms, vehicle integration, and quality engineering.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- You are a motivated, creative, and exceptional individual.
- Ability to work on-site in Hawthorne, California.
Location & details#
- Location: Hawthorne, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Astrolab
Astrolab designs and builds commercial planetary rovers for operation on distant bodies like the Moon and Mars. The company operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. Founded in 2019, it maintains a headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The team consists of 51 to 200 employees with backgrounds in robotics, electric vehicles, and human spaceflight.
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