Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
The Internship Program Manager will be developing, implementing, and managing Astrolab's internship program from the ground up. This role partners closely with Recruiting, Engineering, Operations, and business leaders to attract, hire, onboard, and support interns across technical and business functions. The Intern Program Manager will create a positive intern experience while ensuring consistent recruiting processes, university engagement, program coordination, and compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations. This position will report to the Manager of Technical Recruiting.
What you'll do:
Develop and manage Astrolab's internship program from inception through program completion
Partner with hiring managers to identify internship needs and coordinate recruiting activities
Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organizations, and other early career talent sources
Coordinate intern recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding activities
Plan and facilitate intern orientation, training, networking events, and final presentations
Track program metrics and recommend improvements to recruiting strategies and the overall intern experience
Maintain internship documentation and ensure OFCCP compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations
Collaborate with Recruiting, People Operations, and business leaders to support a positive and consistent intern experience
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience running internship programs, university recruiting, talent acquisition, program management, or related experience
Experience building or scaling internship or early career programs
Experience partnering with universities, student organizations, and faculty to build talent pipelines
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, or other technical organizations
Experience managing intern conversion programs and measuring hiring outcomes.
Familiarity with OFCCP, EEO, and employment law as it relates to university recruiting.
Experience managing intern conversion programs and measuring hiring outcomes
Benefits and Perks
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hawthorne, California
Salary
$110,000–$145,000 Per Year
Skills
Acquisitions Managementunmatched
Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
Beveragesunmatched
Campus Recruitingunmatched
Candidate Pipelineunmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
EEO Regulationsunmatched
Employment Lawunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Improvement Metricsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Networking Eventsunmatched
OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs)unmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Recruiting Strategyunmatched
Surface Explorationunmatched
Technical Recruitingunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
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