About the role#
Astranis is looking for an RF Validation Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. You will work on design validation and measurement automation for RF hardware used in our satellite systems.
What you'll do#
- Measure and validate the performance of components including LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, and oscillators.
- Write code to automate and speed up measurement processes.
- Document test plans, measurement methodologies, and data for team review.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of RF concepts such as transmission lines, S-parameters, and RF building blocks like mixers and attenuators.
- Experience taking RF measurements using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.
- Proficiency in Python and object oriented programming.
- A strong interest in hardware development.
- Bonus points for experience with Software Defined Radios, antenna and electromagnetics propagation, or automating RF measurements.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) due to U.S. Government space technology 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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