Electrical Integration Intern - RF (Summer 2027) New San Francisco

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an Electrical Integration Intern for Summer 2027 to help design, build, and test satellite hardware and software. You will work with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and execute them using diverse test equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware development, fast-paced environments, and on-site collaboration five days a week.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent) and graduated within the last 6 months or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program.
• Hands-on hardware development passion in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Onsite 5 days a week required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and software as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures.
• Learn to operate test equipment (DAQs, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, etc.) to execute test plans.
• Coordinate assembly, integration, and environmental test efforts; help solve complex system-level problems.

Skills

Hardware development

Multitasking

Python basics

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (pursuing)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Thermal chambers

Job description

Electrical Integration Intern - RF (Summer 2027)

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Role

• Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software
• Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, Radio Frequency, and 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
• Help solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent technical degree) and graduated within the last 6 months or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and developmentAbility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus

• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing complex electrical systems
• Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data
• Direct electrical or software 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.