Antenna Design Intern — Satellite RF & Testing

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. seeks an Antenna Intern to design, build and test antenna systems for satellite payloads. You will collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and payload engineers to advance next-generation antennas.

This winter 2027 internship targets students enrolled in a four-year university, with hands-on exposure to engineering tools and RF components; base pay is $29 per hour and involves on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of electromagnetics and antenna fundamentals.
• Experience measuring components with vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to solve engineering challenges in innovative ways.
• Familiarity with Matlab or Python scripting.
• Experience with CST, HFSS, or TICRA.

Responsibilities

• Leverage cutting-edge design tools to realize high-performance antenna systems for payloads.
• Work with vendors to design and procure antenna and RF components and validate performance through testing.
• Co-design antenna components with Mechanical/Structural/Thermal/Payload teams.

Skills

Antenna fundamentals

Electromagnetics

Measurement with VNA

Engineering problem solving

Matlab/Python scripting

Education

Enrollment in a four-year university

Tools

CST

HFSS

TICRA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. seeks an Antenna Intern to design, build and test antenna systems for satellite payloads. You will collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and payload engineers to advance next-generation antennas.

This winter 2027 internship targets students enrolled in a four-year university, with hands-on exposure to engineering tools and RF components; base pay is $29 per hour and involves on-site work in California.