Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Intern - Hands-on Build & Test

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

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks and are hourly roles designed for students enrolled at a four-year university.

As an intern, you will work on hardware/software that may ship on our first satellite, with many interns becoming full-time employees. If you have already graduated, apply as Associate Engineer.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree.
• A passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD

Hardware design

Hands-on engineering

Education

B.S. in mechanical/aerospace or equivalent

Tools

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco. Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks and are hourly roles designed for students enrolled at a four-year university.

As an intern, you will work on hardware/software that may ship on our first satellite, with many interns becoming full-time employees. If you have already graduated, apply as Associate Engineer.