Satellite Hardware Engineer Intern – Spring 2027

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 in San Francisco. Interns work twelve weeks in an hourly role while enrolled in a four-year university, contributing to hardware and software on spaceflight projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, with many interns advancing to full-time roles. As part of a small, mission-focused team, you’ll design, build, and test hardware, perform analyses, and help develop robust spacecraft systems for future launches.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree.
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design.
• Ability to design, build and test hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software with engineering team.
• Design and test structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for spacecraft.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts and systems and improve build procedures.

Skills

Hardware design

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Hands-on engineering

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Equivalent technical degree

Tools

CAD

FEA/Stress analysis

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 in San Francisco. Interns work twelve weeks in an hourly role while enrolled in a four-year university, contributing to hardware and software on spaceflight projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, with many interns advancing to full-time roles. As part of a small, mission-focused team, you’ll design, build, and test hardware, perform analyses, and help develop robust spacecraft systems for future launches.