Avionics Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Soldering

Lab bench testing

Boost/Buck converters

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco is seeking an Avionics Intern for Fall 2026. The program runs twelve weeks and offers an hourly role to students currently enrolled at a four-year university.

You will work with the avionics team to build and test flight hardware, design test equipment, and automate testing. Current students pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering are invited, with experience in Python and/or C++.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering.
• Interest in spacecraft systems and subsystems.
• Passion for hardware development with hands-on design.
• Experience with Python and/or C++.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship, Green Card, or protected status.
• Apply even if not meeting all criteria.

Responsibilities

• Work with avionics team to build and test flight hardware.
• Design test equipment to validate designs under stressed conditions.
• Bring up and debug designs in the lab.
• Write code to evaluate performance and automate testing.
• Assist with low‑level software to interface with spacecraft subsystems.

Skills

Python

C++

Hardware design

Lab testing

Altium Designer

LTSpice

PSPICE

ADS

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in progress)

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

PSPICE

ADS

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 $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.

Avionics Intern (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 with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware
• Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
• Bring up and debug designs in the lab
• Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
• Assist with low level software to interface with various spacecraft subsystems

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
• Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Experience with Python and/or C++
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• US Citizenship or Green Card
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
• Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc)
• Comfortable with soldering and rework
• Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc)
• Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design (boost and buck converters)

Base Hourly Pay

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.