Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2027. The role is an hourly internship typical for students enrolled at a four‑year university, with a twelve‑week duration.

Interns contribute to hardware/software on projects heading to space, with many advancing to full-time roles. Undergraduates in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering will design and build propulsion components and learn through hands-on development in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficient in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.).
• Hands-on design and development in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and learning how things are made.
• Ability to diagnose and fix equipment, processes, or inter-team communication.
• Applicants not meeting all criteria are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
• Deliver a propulsion subsystem—from tank to thruster—for space operation.

Skills

CAD modeling

Hands-on design

Mechanical intuition

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

NX

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.

Propulsion Manufacturing 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 challenging 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.

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Proficiency in a 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 its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
• Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software
• Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/ machined components

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29 — $29 USD

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.