Satellite GNC Engineer Associate — Fall 2026

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis in San Francisco is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate for Fall 2026. This role, lasting twelve weeks, is ideal for new graduates with a technical M.S program focus.

You'll work on designing, building, and testing satellite software and hardware. A base salary of $1,925 per week is offered, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Join Astranis to contribute to diverse and inclusive missions connecting the world.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a M.S program with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design.
• Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods.
• Experience with Python and/or C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite software and hardware with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Control theory

Estimation methods

Education

Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline

Four-year degree in a similar discipline

Job description

Astranis in San Francisco is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate for Fall 2026. This role, lasting twelve weeks, is ideal for new graduates with a technical M.S program focus.

You'll work on designing, building, and testing satellite software and hardware. A base salary of $1,925 per week is offered, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Join Astranis to contribute to diverse and inclusive missions connecting the world.