Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Liquid propulsion experience

Python experience

Technical standards familiarity

MES/ERP experience

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Test Intern for Summer 2027 to help define test plans, build test rigs, and conduct propulsion testing. You will work cross-functionally to align test activities with project schedules and cost constraints.

Responsibilities include designing, building, and testing propulsion hardware, performing analyses, and developing test plans while collaborating with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline.
• A passion for testing, in fast-paced environments, with hands-on design/development.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for propulsion systems.
• Perform component and system-level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment.
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans.
• Collaborate with other teams to complete tasks.

Skills

Hands-on design

Test planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Python basics

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Eng. (ongoing)

Tools

Python

MES/ERP

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.

Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)

Role

As our Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will oversee propulsion component and system level test plan definition, test equipment design & build, and testing itself. You will work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder and industry requirements are met while also considering cost and schedule implications of testing.

• Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems
• Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment
• Develop and execute component and system level test plans
• Work closely with other teams to complete tasks

Requirements

• Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline
• A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• 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 with Python
• Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards and test plans
• Experience with using MES/ERP software

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.