Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)
Astranis · Production & Manufacturing Internships
- Pay
- $29/hr
- Where
- San Francisco
- Posted
- Yesterday
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
- Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards and test plans
- Experience with using MES/ERP software
What they want
- Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline
- A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams