Electrical Reliability Intern (Fall 2026)

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Reliability Design Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco, California. The internship offers a unique opportunity to tackle complex challenges in satellite system design and reliability analysis while gaining hands-on experience.

You will work closely with the reliability design team, enhancing skills in hardware development and performance evaluation. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant B.S. degree and possess a passion for building and testing hardware. Astranis values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• Passion for hardware development and problem-solving.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Perform reliability analyses on satellite systems.
• Work with the reliability design team on flight hardware.
• Support DFMEA efforts and write evaluation code.

Skills

Reliability analysis

Power electronics systems

Hardware design and development

Python

Education

B.S. in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS)

EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter)

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.

Reliability Design Intern (Fall 2026)

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—you’ll be a part of a team that designs and tests hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite. Many past interns have gone on to become full‑time employees at Astranis.

Role

• Perform reliability analyses on satellite systems
• Work with the reliability design team to analyze flight hardware
• Support DFMEA efforts
• Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
• Interest in learning about, designing, and working with power electronics systems
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast‑paced environment and hands‑on design and development
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch

Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with agentic AI systems
• Experience with SPICE‑based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc.)
• Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.)
• Experience with Python

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

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 our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.