About the role#
The Electrical Reliability Associate position is a 12-week, full-time, paid role based in San Francisco. This program is designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree or will have completed one before the start date. You will work on projects of equal importance and difficulty to those assigned to full-time employees, with many past associates contributing to hardware and software currently in space.
What you'll do#
- Perform reliability analyses on satellite systems.
- Collaborate with the reliability design team to analyze flight hardware.
- Support DFMEA efforts.
- Write code to evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware.
What you'll need#
- A four-year degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or an equivalent technical field.
- A demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
- Interest in designing and working with electronics systems.
- Passion for hands-on hardware development.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or other protected-individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
- Bonus: Experience with Python, SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS), agentic AI systems, and standard lab equipment like power supplies, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $1,925 per week.
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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