Space Systems Automation & Controls Intern

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

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies invites applications for an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2027). You will help build the automated test infrastructure used to shake, heat, cool, evacuate, and otherwise stress satellite hardware during environmental testing.

From electrical control systems and safety interlocks to test automation software and telemetry pipelines, your work will help enable safe, reliable, and repeatable spacecraft testing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
• Experience through coursework, projects, internships, clubs, or personal work in electrical circuits, embedded systems, or control systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, build, integration, and commissioning of automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment.
• Assist with electrical controls hardware, including control panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, power distribution, DAQ systems, and safety interlocks.
• Collaborate with environmental test, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software teams to build safe and repeatable test solutions.

Skills

Python

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies invites applications for an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Summer 2027). You will help build the automated test infrastructure used to shake, heat, cool, evacuate, and otherwise stress satellite hardware during environmental testing.

From electrical control systems and safety interlocks to test automation software and telemetry pipelines, your work will help enable safe, reliable, and repeatable spacecraft testing.