Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system.

Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness.

Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission.  Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. 

At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. 

Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!   

Aviation & Aerospace

Space

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.

Jaret Matthews

Vivake Asnani

Thomas Pryor

Paul Lees

Niraj Patel

Andrew VanCamp

Mary Craig

Kevin Drumm

Karl Buchka

Jesse Keller

Craig Western

Andrew Welter

Alex Carrillo

Graham Bogda

The Engineering Team at Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is responsible for designing, developing, and testing the various mechanical, electrical, and software systems that make up our advanced fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers. This talented group of engineers ensures the reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of our lunar and Mars mobility solutions. Their work spans from crafting robust software for rover navigation to developing highly reliable avionics and mechanical systems, all with the goal of enhancing humanity’s exploration and presence in the solar system.

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