Spacecraft Test Automation & Controls Intern

XYZ Venture Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,546,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis seeks an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Winter 2027) to help build automated test infrastructure for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, partnering with engineers from design through validation to operational support.

The role involves collaborating across teams, supporting control panels, wiring, sensors, and DAQ systems, and applying strong Python skills in a lab/factory setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related technical degree.
• Experience through coursework, projects, internships, clubs, or personal work in electrical circuits, sensors, data acquisition, embedded systems, PLCs, or hardware/software integration.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Willingness to work in a lab or factory environment and perform hands-on hardware tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, build, integration, and commissioning of automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment.
• Assist with electrical controls hardware, including control panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, power distribution, DAQ systems, and safety interlocks.
• Collaborate with environmental test, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software teams to build safe and repeatable test solutions.

Skills

Python

Lab experience

Hardware testing

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

PLCs

Instrumentation

Job description

Astranis seeks an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Winter 2027) to help build automated test infrastructure for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, partnering with engineers from design through validation to operational support.

The role involves collaborating across teams, supporting control panels, wiring, sensors, and DAQ systems, and applying strong Python skills in a lab/factory setting.