Antenna Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

Astranis invites applications for an Antenna Intern position for Summer 2027. This twelve-week, hourly internship is ideal for students currently enrolled at a four-year university, to work alongside Mechanical, Thermal and Payload engineers on antenna design, build, and test activities.

Candidates should understand electromagnetics, use VNA/Spectrum analyzers, and be proficient with CST/HFSS/TICRA and Matlab/Python scripting. U.S.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of electromagnetics and antenna fundamentals.
• Experience measuring components with vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Demonstrated ability to solve engineering challenges creatively.
• Familiar with CST/HFSS/TICRA and scripting in Matlab or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test antenna systems for ongoing and next-generation satellite payloads.
• Collaborate with vendors to design and procure antenna components and validate performance through testing.
• Co-design antenna components with Mechanical/Structural/Thermal/Payload teams.

Skills

Antenna fundamentals

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Scripting (Matlab, Python)

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in a four-year university

Electrical engineering or related field

Tools

CST

HFSS

TICRA

Matlab

Python

Job description

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Antenna Intern (Summer 2027)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

As an Antenna Intern, you will work closely with mechanical, thermal, and payload system engineers to design, build and test antenna systems for ongoing and next-generation satellite payloads.

Role

• Leverage cutting-edge design tools to realize high-performance communications antenna systems with on-orbit flexibility to meet evolving customer demand.
• Work with vendors to design and procure antenna and RF components and validate their performance through anechoic chamber testing.
• Co-design antenna components and systems in conjunction with other technical disciplines, including Mechanical/Structural/Thermal/Payload Systems.

Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of electromagnetics, including antenna fundamentals, impedance matching, transmission lines, and circuit matching.
• Experience measuring components using vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal sources.
• Demonstrated ability to solve engineering challenges in innovative and creative ways.
• Capable of using industry-standard design tools such as CST, HFSS, or TICRA and scripting to solve engineering problems using Matlab or Python.

Bonus

• Experience with 3D printing (Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Fused Deposition Modeling).
• Experience with link budget and system calculations including EIRP, noise figure, and G/T.
• Experience designing waveguide components (OMT, MUX, diplexer, filters, polarizers, etc).
• Experience with reflectors.

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.