About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site internship for Winter 2027. You will work on pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning. The role balances technical engineering tasks with business and customer-facing responsibilities. You will receive 1:1 mentorship from a senior sales engineer throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Optimize high throughput satellite networks by balancing dozens of parameters.
- Perform digital payload configuration and orbital slot selection.
- Conduct frequency planning and antenna system optimization.
- Define user coverage areas and select gateway locations.
- Select and configure networking and modem equipment.
- Create and deliver technical presentations to potential partners.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year university program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Ability to optimize systems by managing multiple variables and performing detailed trade studies.
- A process-oriented mindset focused on efficiency and tool improvement.
- Experience with scripting languages, preferably Python.
- A strong aptitude for mathematics.
- Ability to answer technical questions from partners clearly.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status is required to comply with export regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States.
- 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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