About the role#
As a Technical Project Management Intern, you will support programs to ensure the success and timely delivery of satellite projects. This role spans the full project lifecycle, from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi-spacecraft missions. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship for the Fall 2026 term, designed for students currently enrolled at a four-year university.
What you'll do#
- Support programmatics from concept to completion across various project scales.
- Manage risk processes, including encouraging the generation of risk documentation, tracking burndown plans, and coordinating risk closure approvals.
- Plan and organize internal program reviews, including trending schedules, risks, and key program requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers to develop schedules for various subsystems and hardware components.
- Facilitate and streamline headcount tracking and forecasting.
What you'll need#
- A B.S. in aerospace engineering or an equivalent technical degree, such as physics or applied mathematics.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across different tracks and groups.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, specifically with formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups, and data cleansing.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and overcome obstacles with creative solutions.
- Strong communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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