Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hands-on space hardware experience

Job summary

Astranis is offering a Propulsion Manufacturing Intern internship in San Francisco. The role focuses on designing and building the factory that assembles satellites, delivering a propulsion subsystem from tank to thruster for space operation, and working in a hands-on environment.

Current students pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering will contribute to challenging projects, with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, etc.).
• Hands-on mindset and passion for building things in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and learning how things are made.
• Desire to fix broken equipment, processes, or cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the factory setup that fabricates satellites.
• Deliver a propulsion subsystem—from tank to thruster—ready for space operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on design

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

BS in Mechanical OR Aerospace OR Industrial OR Manufacturing 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.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

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.

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

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.