About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will work alongside the avionics engineering team to contribute to satellite hardware development. This role is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
What you'll do#
- Build and test flight hardware.
- Design test equipment to validate designs under stressed conditions.
- Bring up and debug new designs in the lab.
- Write code to evaluate performance and automate satellite hardware testing.
- Assist with low-level software to interface with various spacecraft subsystems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering, or a related technical degree.
- Experience with Python or C++.
- A demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card status.
- An interest in spacecraft systems and hands-on hardware development.
- Experience with Altium Designer or other PCB design software is a plus.
- Familiarity with SPICE-based simulators like LTSpice, PSPICE, or ADS.
- Comfort with soldering, rework, and standard lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.
- Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design, such as boost and buck converters.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Term: Winter 2027
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour
- Work Modality: On-site
About Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis Space Technologies designs and manufactures satellites for high-orbit operations. Founded in 2015, the company is based in San Francisco and employs over 500 people. Its primary product, MicroGEO, delivers broadband services to commercial and government customers. The firm maintains contracts with organizations including NASA and the Space Force to support various communications and science missions.
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