CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Winter 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Associate Engineer path

Competitive pay

Job summary

Astranis, a California-based satellite company, offers a Winter 2027 CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern role. You’ll model components, maintain the design library, and document considerate design practices for spaceflight hardware.

You are currently pursuing a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or equivalent). SolidWorks and GD&T experience are valued, and internships run twelve weeks as hourly roles with potential Associate Engineer advancement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for spacecraft.
• Maintain and improve design library and data infrastructure.
• Document considerate design practices for efficient design.

Skills

Hardware development

Hands-on experience

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Equivalent degree (phys/math/industrial design)

Tools

SolidWorks

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.

CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Winter 2027)

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 complex projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for individuals who are enrolled at a college or university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures
• Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure
• Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
• Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings

Bonus

• Experience with design of complex assemblies and components
• Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems
• Experience with surface modeling

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 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.