Position Overview
We are seeking motivated students to join us for Test & Manufacturing Technician. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. If you've demonstrated a commitment to hands on learning and motivation to apply your skills outside of the classroom, please apply!
Internships are based at our Alameda, CA site and support manufacturing operations across our Design, Test, Electrical, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams, giving you exposure to how hardware moves from concept to build.
Job Details
- Part-time Internship, Non-Exempt
- Length of Internship: 9 weeks
- Compensation: $20-25/hour
- Location: Alameda, CA
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- Enrolled in a manufacturing, machining, welding, electronics, mechatronics, or related technical/vocational program, or pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, math, or a related discipline.
- 3+ months of hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, machining, or hardware builds (coursework, internships, personal projects, or team projects are applicable).
- Comfortable reading technical drawings, blueprints, or assembly instructions.
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and/or basic machine shop equipment is a plus.
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements.
What You’ll Gain
- Work on challenging, real-world engineering problems at the frontier of space technology.
- A role in building and testing hardware with real-world impact.
- A dynamic startup environment with room for growth and innovation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Longshot Space Technologies Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
ITAR Compliance
To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
At-Will Employment
Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Who are we?
Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.