Spacecraft Test Automation & Controls Intern

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

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern for Winter 2027. You will help build the automated test infrastructure used to shake, heat, cool, evacuate, and otherwise stress satellite hardware during environmental testing.

From electrical control systems and safety interlocks to test automation software and telemetry pipelines, your work will help enable safe, reliable, and repeatable spacecraft testing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in circuits, sensors, or data acquisition from coursework or projects.
• Proficient in Python and eager to work with hardware.
• Willing to work in a lab or factory environment and perform hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support design and commissioning of automated test systems.
• Assist with electrical controls hardware and safety interlocks.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver repeatable tests.

Skills

Python

Electrical circuits

Embedded systems

Control systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Mechatronics

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

DAQ systems

PLC

Safety interlocks

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies in San Francisco is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern for Winter 2027. You will help build the automated test infrastructure used to shake, heat, cool, evacuate, and otherwise stress satellite hardware during environmental testing.

From electrical control systems and safety interlocks to test automation software and telemetry pipelines, your work will help enable safe, reliable, and repeatable spacecraft testing.