Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern Fall 2026

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking an Assembly, Integration and Test Intern Engineer for Fall 2026. Internships last twelve weeks and are hourly roles designed for students enrolled at a four-year university.

As an Intern, you will work on interdisciplinary teams to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software, learning to use test equipment and coordinating test efforts. Cash compensation is $29.00 per hour, and those who have already graduated can apply as an Associate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Passion for hardware development in fast-paced, hands-on design.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and software with an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop assembly, integration and test plans with multiple engineering teams.
• Learn to use test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes) to execute tests.
• Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts.

Skills

Hardware development

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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.

Assembly, Integration and Test Intern Engineer (Fall 2026)

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 Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems— we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full‑time employees at Astranis.

If you have already graduated from a four‑year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

• Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.
• Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs.
• Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans.
• Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a four‑year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast‑paced environment and hands‑on design and development
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation
• Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus

• Hands‑on experience in designing, building, and testing
• Experience writing Python code to interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data
• Experience in CAD
• Direct electrical or mechanical design experience
• Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

Base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.