Reliability Test 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 Test Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco. The internship offers students a chance to engage in vital tests for satellite hardware. Interns will collaborate with engineering teams and gain hands-on experience with testing equipment and analysis.

The ideal candidate will be pursuing a relevant engineering degree and have a strong interest in reliability and testing. This position requires U.S. Citizenship or similar status.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong interest in hardware reliability, testing, and hands-on engineering work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware.
• Support test plan and procedure development based on specifications.
• Set up, operate, and monitor environmental test equipment.

Skills

Hardware reliability

Testing techniques

Communication skills

Data analysis tools

Education

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Test chambers

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 Test 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 – we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on complex 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

• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware
• Support test plan and procedure development based on design specifications and mission profiles
• Set up, operate, and monitor environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, thermal vacuum systems, vibration shaker tables, and combined thermal vibe chambers
• Execute reliability tests such as thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and vibration
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to identify potential failure modes and ensure hardware meets reliability targets
• Design test fixtures, set up instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong interest in hardware reliability, testing, and hands‑on engineering work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing project needs
• Strong communication skills
• Must be onsite 5 days per week
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Bonus

• Hands‑on experience with environmental or reliability testing
• Familiarity with test equipment such as test chambers and DAQs
• Experience with data analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Exposure to hardware design, integration, or lab‑based engineering projects
• Understanding of failure analysis, root cause investigation, or reliability engineering principles
• Previous internship, research, or project experience in aerospace or hardware‑focused environments

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.