About the role#
Astranis is looking for a Mechanical Engineer Intern to contribute to our satellite programs. This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in San Francisco. You will join our engineering team to work on real hardware and software that supports our spacecraft. This role is designed for students currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.
- Design, procure, assemble, and test structures, bracketry, and mechanisms for our spacecraft.
- Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for various spacecraft systems.
- Integrate components into the spacecraft and develop procedures to improve our build processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. program for mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics.
- Hands-on experience with design and hardware development.
- A demonstrated ability to build and test hardware from scratch.
- Enthusiasm for working in a hands-on, hardware-focused environment.
- Bonus skills include experience with CAD, stress or thermal analysis software, electromechanical system design, or control system modeling.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
- Requirements: This position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status to comply with export regulations.
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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