Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. seeks an Assembly, Integration and Test Intern for Winter 2027. This twelve-week, hourly internship targets students currently enrolled in a four-year university and offers hands-on hardware/software work that contributes to our first satellite program.

Past interns have progressed to full-time roles as Associate Engineers. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Qualifikationen

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on hardware development in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and prioritization abilities; familiarity with spacecraft systems.

Aufgaben

• Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.
• Develop assembly and integration test plans with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion engineering teams.
• Learn to use test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes) to execute test plans.
• Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts.

Kenntnisse

Hardware development

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Test equipment usage

Ausbildung

Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering

Pursuing a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

CAD

Jobbeschreibung

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. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Assembly, Integration and Test Intern (Winter 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 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

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.