Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)
Astranis · Production & Manufacturing Internships
- Pay
- $29/hr
- Where
- San Francisco
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft.
What you'd do
- Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
- Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.
- Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
- Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software
- Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/ machined components
What they want
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Proficiency in a CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.)
- A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made," and applying that knowledge
- Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.