Satellite Thermal Engineer Intern — Build & Test Space Hardware

Pow.bio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Thermal Engineer Intern for Fall 2026. The intern will work on designing and testing satellite hardware/software as part of a collaborative engineering team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Responsibilities include thermal analysis and testing of various components. This role emphasizes hands-on development in a fast-paced environment and values US citizenship or Green Card. Internships are typically twelve weeks and hourly.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship or Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering team to design and test satellite hardware/software.
• Perform thermal analysis on various hardware components.
• Develop processes for thermal integration and assembly.
• Run thermal vacuum testing and verification.

Skills

Design hardware/software

Thermal analysis

Collaboration with engineering team

Hands-on development

Education

B.S. or M.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree

Tools

CAD

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Thermal Engineer Intern for Fall 2026. The intern will work on designing and testing satellite hardware/software as part of a collaborative engineering team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Responsibilities include thermal analysis and testing of various components. This role emphasizes hands-on development in a fast-paced environment and values US citizenship or Green Card. Internships are typically twelve weeks and hourly.