CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Winter 2027) New San Francisco

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

Job summary

Astranis in Northern California is seeking a hands-on Intern to model and draw spacecraft components, maintain design libraries, and help develop safe, efficient design practices. You will work under senior engineers on real hardware and software that may reach space, with twelve-week internships paid hourly and targeted at students enrolled in college or university.

Candidates pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or related fields, with passion for hardware, SolidWorks experience, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree (mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent such as physics, applied math or industrial design).
• Strong passion for hardware development and hands-on work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GD&T proficiency

Engineering drawing accuracy

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent technical degree (Aerospace, Physics, Applied 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.

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.

As set forth in Astranis's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.