Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer Intern — Winter 2027

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Winter 2027 to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software. Interns work with engineers on projects heading to space, with many opportunities to contribute to mission-critical hardware.

Internships at Astranis typically last twelve weeks and are hourly roles designed for students enrolled at a four-year university. The base pay is $29.00 per hour, and candidates who have already graduated should apply as Associate Engineer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design, build and test hardware from scratch.
• Open to applying even if you do not meet all criteria.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software.
• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and document and develop procedures to improve the build process.

Skills

Hardware development

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Design review

Education

B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Stress/thermal analysis software

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Winter 2027 to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software. Interns work with engineers on projects heading to space, with many opportunities to contribute to mission-critical hardware.

Internships at Astranis typically last twelve weeks and are hourly roles designed for students enrolled at a four-year university. The base pay is $29.00 per hour, and candidates who have already graduated should apply as Associate Engineer.