Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer Intern

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco. Internships are twelve weeks and hourly, designed for students enrolled in a four‑year university.

The role offers hands‑on design and involvement in hardware/software that could fly on space hardware. As an intern, you’ll work with the engineering team on satellite hardware, test procedures, and documentation. U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent.
• Passion for hardware development and hands‑on design.
• Experience designing, building, and testing hardware from scratch.
• Apply even if you do not meet all criteria.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software.
• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test structures and mechanisms for spacecraft.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and improve build processes.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace (in progress)

Tools

CAD

Stress analysis software

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 in San Francisco. Internships are twelve weeks and hourly, designed for students enrolled in a four‑year university.

The role offers hands‑on design and involvement in hardware/software that could fly on space hardware. As an intern, you’ll work with the engineering team on satellite hardware, test procedures, and documentation. U.S.