Technical Project Management Intern (Fall 2026)

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

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies is looking for a Technical Project Management Intern for Fall 2026. This internship will support project management tasks, risk management, and stakeholder interactions. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a four-year university and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

The role focuses on overseeing projects from concept to completion and requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The hourly pay for this position is $29.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a four-year university.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in technical projects or leadership roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support program schedules and risk management.
• Facilitate internal program reviews.
• Coordinate approvals of risk closures.
• Work with engineers to develop schedules.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Creative problem-solving

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the U.S. military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Technical Project Management Intern (Fall 2026)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four‑year university.

As our Technical Project Manager Intern, you will support programs to ensure success and timely delivery. This will include, but is not limited to, assisting program schedules, risk management, and key stakeholder interactions.

If you have already graduated from a four‑year university, please apply for the Associate position.

Role

• Support programmatics from concept to completion for projects ranging from small internal R&D efforts to complete multi‑spacecraft missions.
• Run risk management processes for projects including encouraging generation of risk documentation when needed, tracking of burndown plans, and coordinating approvals of risk closure.
• Facilitate and streamline headcount tracking and forecasting.
• Plan and organize periodic internal program reviews including trending schedule, risk, and key program requirements.
• Work with engineers to develop schedules for various subsystems and boxes.

Requirements

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, or equivalent technical degree (e.g., physics or applied math).
• Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across different tracks and groups.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.

Bonus

• Leadership in university programs, clubs, or technical projects.
• Space system experience.
• Hardware experience.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong Excel or Google sheet skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, V‑lookups, and basic data cleansing.

Base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Base Hourly Pay

$29—$29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.