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

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco, California. This internship focuses on satellite software and hardware development, perfect for students enrolling in a four-year university.

The role involves working directly on projects with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team, contributing to the design and testing of essential technologies. A base hourly pay of $29.00 is offered for this position, and applicants must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline 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++.
• Ability to design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Control systems

Orbital mechanics

Programming in Python

Programming in C/C++

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline (engineering, CS, physics)

Job description

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

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly‑sophisticated customers worldwide, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the U.S. 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.

Internships at Astranis typically last twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four‑year university.

As an Intern, you will work on hard problems and contribute directly to satellite software and hardware development, gaining experience that can lead to a full‑time role.

Role

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, CS, physics) 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 personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch.

Bonus

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

Compensation and Eligibility

Base hourly pay: $29.00 per hour.

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)).

Astranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.