Propulsion Manufacturing Intern: Build Satellite Systems

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

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Intern for Winter 2027 in Northern California. The intern will work on challenging spaceflight hardware projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

As an intern, you will help design and build the factory that assembles satellites and deliver a propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, ready to operate in space—contributing to real programs and potentially transitioning to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.).
• A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development.
• Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made" and applying that knowledge.
• Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether it's a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams.
• If you do not meet all criteria, please apply anyway.

Responsibilities

• Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
• Deliver a propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Hands-on design & development

Manufacturing interest

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

NX

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Intern for Winter 2027 in Northern California. The intern will work on challenging spaceflight hardware projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

As an intern, you will help design and build the factory that assembles satellites and deliver a propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, ready to operate in space—contributing to real programs and potentially transitioning to full-time roles.