Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate

Tech Sales Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knack for math

High-impact presentations

Travel < 10%

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate for a twelve‑week winter 2027 internship in San Francisco. The role blends technical network design with business engagement, focusing on high-throughput satellite networks and customer interactions.

You will learn through mentorship and hands-on projects that impact real missions and customers. The position is salaried, aimed at new grads from a four‑year university, with mentorship and exposure to challenging design decisions.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a four‑year university and ready for a 12‑week paid internship.
• Strong ability to optimize complex systems by juggling many variables and trades.
• Experience with scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, high visibility role with a customer-facing aspect.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning.
• Assist in optimizing satellite networks via parameter trade studies and configuration decisions.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams; present technical concepts clearly.
• Benefit from 1:1 mentorship from a senior sales engineer to accelerate learning.

Skills

Optimization

Trade studies

Python scripting

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year university)

Job description

Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Winter 2027)

Location: San Francisco

Department: Network Planning Internships

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.

Network Planning Sales Engineer Associate (Winter 2027)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university.

As an Associate, 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 challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past associates have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full‑time employees at Astranis.

Role:

Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to:

• Digital payload configuration
• Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
• Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition
• Gateway location(s) selection
• User terminal selection
• Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

The role provides a balance of technical and business / customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth!

Requirements:

• Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study
• Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools
• Scripting language experience, preferably Python
• Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos ;)

Bonus:

• Knack for math
• Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners
• Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)

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 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.