Propulsion Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco is seeking a Propulsion Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This hourly internship lets you design, analyze, build, and test propulsion hardware, while collaborating across teams on space-related projects.

You’ll apply your academic training to real-world hardware challenges, gaining experience that can lead to full-time roles as the first satellites head to space.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in a technical field and able to enroll for Summer 2027 internship.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware in projects or coursework.
• Interest in propulsion systems and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build, and test propulsion system hardware.
• Collaborate with other teams to support propulsion and company initiatives.
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world space hardware projects.

Skills

Propulsion design

Hardware testing

System analysis

Interdisciplinary collab

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

B.S. Physics

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 $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.

Propulsion Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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

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 is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

Role

• Make an impact on the Propulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware
• Take on interdisciplinary projects with other teams to support Propulsion and company initiatives
• Learn how to apply your academic experience to real world situations and develop team skills to fuel you academic and professional careers

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics)
• Understanding of spacecraft systems and operation demonstrated through course work or student organizations
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch