About the role#
The Supplier Quality Engineer Intern will support the development of manufacturing processes and quality systems within the Astranis supply chain. You will work with both experienced and new suppliers to address quality issues and find ways to manufacture, inspect, and qualify new technologies. This is a twelve-week internship.
What you'll do#
- Drive failure mode and root cause analyses, along with the implementation of corrective actions.
- Design quality requirements and specifications.
- Outline inspection and testing plans while defining re-processing and repair methods.
- Monitor supplier performance and the status of purchased parts, communicating updates to management.
- Support manufacturing process development at supplier sites.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in engineering, business, supply chain, or a similar discipline.
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Experience in manufacturing and with quality management systems is preferred.
- Experience with inspection methods, metrology, and instrumentation.
- Ability to read technical drawings and data sheets.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
- Eligibility: This position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status to comply with 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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