Space Radiation Effects Engineer Intern

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Full time

Job summary

Astranis builds advanced satellites and is expanding humanity’s reach into space. The Radiation Effects Engineer Intern will support modeling, analysis, and electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in a space radiation environment, influencing testing across U.S. labs.

The internship lasts about twelve weeks as an hourly role for students enrolled in a four-year university, emphasizing hands-on testing, test-plan development, and cross‑team collaboration on TID/SEE effects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on hardware development and testing in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and source meters.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and electrically test fault-tolerant electrical systems in radiation environments.
• Create electrical test plans, develop fixtures, and document results.
• Support radiation testing campaigns focusing on TID and SEE effects.
• Collaborate across teams to inform radiation considerations.
• Assist in breadboarding, automated test setup, and basic cable harness work.

Skills

Hardware prototyping

Electrical testing

Lab equipment proficiency

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites and is expanding humanity’s reach into space. The Radiation Effects Engineer Intern will support modeling, analysis, and electrical testing of spacecraft hardware in a space radiation environment, influencing testing across U.S. labs.

The internship lasts about twelve weeks as an hourly role for students enrolled in a four-year university, emphasizing hands-on testing, test-plan development, and cross‑team collaboration on TID/SEE effects.