Satellite RF Hardware Internship – Space Tech (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an Electrical Integration Intern - RF for Summer 2027 in Northern California. The role offers hands-on hardware/software work on satellite systems, with an interdisciplinary team across Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion engineering groups.

Interns typically work twelve weeks in hourly roles designed for current four-year university students. Past interns have contributed to hardware and software heading to space and many become full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or CS, or equivalent, with graduation within 6 months or enrolled in a postgraduate program.
• Hands-on hardware development passion and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and software as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop assembly, integration and test plans with multiple engineering teams.
• Operate test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes) to execute plans.
• Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental tests.
• Assist in solving complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system.

Skills

Hardware development

Communication skills

Multitasking

Hands-on design

Education

4-year degree in Electrical Engineering / CS

Tools

Python

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Job description

Astranis is seeking an Electrical Integration Intern - RF for Summer 2027 in Northern California. The role offers hands-on hardware/software work on satellite systems, with an interdisciplinary team across Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion engineering groups.

Interns typically work twelve weeks in hourly roles designed for current four-year university students. Past interns have contributed to hardware and software heading to space and many become full-time employees.