Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis in San Francisco is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate for Fall 2026. This role, lasting twelve weeks, is ideal for new graduates with a technical M.S program focus.

You'll work on designing, building, and testing satellite software and hardware. A base salary of $1,925 per week is offered, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Join Astranis to contribute to diverse and inclusive missions connecting the world.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a M.S program with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design.
• Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods.
• Experience with Python and/or C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite software and hardware with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Control theory

Estimation methods

Education

Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline

Four-year degree in a similar discipline

Job description

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed for new graduates who have earned a four‑year degree.

Role

• Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and Hold a four-year degree in a similar discipline.
• Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods.
• Experience with Python and/or C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch.

Bonus

• Familiarity with spacecraft design.
• Experience with low‑thrust trajectories.

The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.

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.