Space Mechanical Engineer Intern: Hardware & Thermal Design

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

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to work with our engineering team on designing, building, and testing satellite hardware and software components.

You will contribute to structure, mechanisms, and assembly processes, perform mechanical and thermal analysis, and help document procedures to improve the build workflow. This paid internship lasts twelve weeks and offers hands-on experience heading toward space-grade hardware.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree.
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• Interest in working with space hardware in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software.
• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for spacecraft.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and document build procedures.

Skills

Hands-on hardware development

Mechanical design

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to work with our engineering team on designing, building, and testing satellite hardware and software components.

You will contribute to structure, mechanisms, and assembly processes, perform mechanical and thermal analysis, and help document procedures to improve the build workflow. This paid internship lasts twelve weeks and offers hands-on experience heading toward space-grade hardware.