Technical Project Management Intern (Summer 2027) New San Francisco

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Technical Project Management Intern for Summer 2027 in San Francisco, CA. The role supports programs from concept to completion, assisting with schedules, risk management, and stakeholder interactions. Interns are eligible if enrolled in a four-year university and will be paid hourly.

The position emphasizes cross-functional coordination, rapid pace problem solving, and clear tactical planning. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Support program schedules from concept to completion for multi-spacecraft projects.
• Assist in risk management processes and document risks.
• Coordinate headcount tracking and forecasting across teams.
• Plan internal program reviews, tracking schedule and key requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop subsystem schedules.

Skills

Program management

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Cross-functional coordination

Fast-paced environment

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering or related technical field

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Confluence

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Technical Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

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 US 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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 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 (Summer 2027)

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 to 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

The 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

As set forth in Astranis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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