Avionics Intern: Build & Test Flight Hardware

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Astranis invites interns to join a hands-on program building and testing flight hardware in collaboration with the avionics team. You will design test equipment, bring up designs, and write code to evaluate performance and automate satellite testing.

This twelve-week role prioritizes hands-on craftsmanship, learning, and real-world impact on space hardware. The program targets students in electrical or computer engineering and welcomes those with Python/C++ experience who are eager to contribute

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent).
• Interest in learning about spacecraft systems and subsystems.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment; hands-on design and development.
• Experience with Python and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Work with the avionics engineering 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 of satellite hardware.
• Assist with low level software interfacing with spacecraft subsystems.

Skills

Python

C++

Hardware design

US Citizenship/Green Card

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Soldering

Job description

Astranis invites interns to join a hands-on program building and testing flight hardware in collaboration with the avionics team. You will design test equipment, bring up designs, and write code to evaluate performance and automate satellite testing.

This twelve-week role prioritizes hands-on craftsmanship, learning, and real-world impact on space hardware. The program targets students in electrical or computer engineering and welcomes those with Python/C++ experience who are eager to contribute