Propulsion Engineer Intern — Winter 2027 (Space Hardware)

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Engineer Intern for Winter 2027. The internship is a twelve-week, hourly role for students currently enrolled at a four-year university.

This position offers hands-on hardware design, analysis, and testing exposure on propulsion systems. Interns will collaborate across teams, apply classroom knowledge to real space hardware, and gain valuable professional experience.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 your academic and professional careers

Skills

Spacecraft systems knowledge

Hardware design/testing

Python (basic)

Education

Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Tools

Python

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Engineer Intern for Winter 2027. The internship is a twelve-week, hourly role for students currently enrolled at a four-year university.

This position offers hands-on hardware design, analysis, and testing exposure on propulsion systems. Interns will collaborate across teams, apply classroom knowledge to real space hardware, and gain valuable professional experience.