About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Winter 2027. You will work on-site in San Francisco for twelve weeks. This role is open to students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program. Please note that this position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status to comply with export regulations.
What you'll do#
- Design, simulate, implement, and measure passive and active RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, such as LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down convertors, filters, and oscillators.
- Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working with the rest of the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of RF concepts like transmission lines, impedance matching, filter design, and active RF circuits.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies.
- Proficiency with RF simulation tools such as ADS or HFSS.
- Experience taking RF measurements using equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.
- Interest in hardware development and hands-on design.
- Bonus points for knowledge of antennas and electromagnetics, experience with Software Defined Radios, PCB design skills, or experience automating RF measurements with Python.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
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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