Spacecraft CAD Engineer – Associate

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis invites new graduates to join as an Associate, working on hardware and software challenges that help spacecraft reach space. Roles include modeling components, maintaining design libraries, and documenting best practices for robust, efficient design.

The position is a twelve-week salaried program for graduates of a four-year university; interns and associates contribute to real spaceflight projects and may transition to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Four-year B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related field.
• Passion for hardware development; able to work hands-on in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for spacecraft and structures.
• Maintain and improve design library and data infrastructure.
• Develop and document considerate design practices.

Skills

Hardware passion

Hands-on development

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace or related field

MS in progress

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Job description

Astranis invites new graduates to join as an Associate, working on hardware and software challenges that help spacecraft reach space. Roles include modeling components, maintaining design libraries, and documenting best practices for robust, efficient design.

The position is a twelve-week salaried program for graduates of a four-year university; interns and associates contribute to real spaceflight projects and may transition to full-time roles.