About the role#
This internship is a full-time, hourly position based in San Francisco. It is designed for students currently enrolled at a four-year university. The term for this role is Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support programmatics from concept to completion for projects ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions.
- Run risk management processes, including encouraging the generation of risk documentation, tracking burndown plans, and coordinating approvals for risk closure.
- Facilitate and streamline headcount tracking and forecasting.
- Plan and organize periodic internal program reviews, including trending schedules, risks, and key program requirements.
- Work with engineers to develop schedules for various subsystems and hardware components.
What you'll need#
- A B.S. in aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical degree such as physics or applied mathematics.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across different tracks and groups.
- Strong communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- A proven ability to overcome obstacles with creative solutions and clearly document tactical plans.
- Bonus points for leadership in university programs, clubs, or technical projects.
- Experience with space systems or hardware is preferred.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups, and data cleansing.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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