About the role#
Astranis is looking for a Production Quality Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in San Francisco. You will join our engineering teams to ensure our satellite production meets high standards of quality and reliability.
What you'll do#
- Develop inspection and verification procedures alongside Design, Production, Quality, and Test engineering teams.
- Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformance issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for quality improvements.
- Contribute to process and systems development to refine production quality.
- Create dashboards, metrics, and visuals to monitor factory health.
What you'll need#
- A strong interest in hardware development and manufacturing systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be available to work on-site 5 days a week.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Bonus points if you have:
- Previous internship or coursework experience in a similar role.
- Experience with quality management systems or hardware manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Python, R, or SQL.
- Direct electrical or mechanical design experience.
- Experience debugging hardware and software problems under pressure.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Pay: $29.00 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site (5 days 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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