Antenna Intern - Build Next-Gen Satellite RF Systems

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

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Antenna Intern for Winter 2027 to design, build and test antenna systems for satellite payloads. You will collaborate with mechanical, thermal and payload engineers on ongoing and next-generation projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a four-year university, comfortable with CST/HFSS/TICRA, Matlab or Python, and eager to gain hands-on experience through a twelve-week, hourly internship with vendor interaction and on-site testing.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of electromagnetics and antenna fundamentals.
• Experience using measurement instruments like vector/network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Demonstrated ability to solve engineering challenges creatively using design tools.

Responsibilities

• Leverage cutting-edge design tools to realize high-performance antenna systems for satellites.
• Collaborate with vendors to design and procure antenna and RF components and validate performance through tests.
• Co-design antenna components with Mechanical/Structural/Thermal/Payload teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Measurement experience

Education

Pursuing four-year degree

Tools

CST

HFSS

TICRA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Antenna Intern for Winter 2027 to design, build and test antenna systems for satellite payloads. You will collaborate with mechanical, thermal and payload engineers on ongoing and next-generation projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a four-year university, comfortable with CST/HFSS/TICRA, Matlab or Python, and eager to gain hands-on experience through a twelve-week, hourly internship with vendor interaction and on-site testing.