Spacecraft CAD Engineer Intern — Summer 2027

Cantos Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a CAD Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. The role focuses on modeling, drawing, and improving spacecraft components, with twelve-week hourly internships designed for students enrolled in college or university.

Selected interns will contribute to hardware development using SolidWorks, GD&T, and engineering drawings, potentially advancing to full-time Associate Engineer after graduation. The base pay is $29.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a MS in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
• Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development
• Experience with SolidWorks and GD&T/engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures
• Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure
• Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design

Skills

Hardware development

Hands-on development

Education

B.S. degree or pursuing MS in mechanical/aerospace or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Job description

Astranis is seeking a CAD Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. The role focuses on modeling, drawing, and improving spacecraft components, with twelve-week hourly internships designed for students enrolled in college or university.

Selected interns will contribute to hardware development using SolidWorks, GD&T, and engineering drawings, potentially advancing to full-time Associate Engineer after graduation. The base pay is $29.00 per hour.