Job descriptionReq 4713183006

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.

Propulsion Engineer Intern (Winter 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 an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on complex projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

Make an impact on the Propulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware
Take on interdisciplinary projects with other teams to support Propulsion and company initiatives
Learn how to apply your academic experience to real world situations and develop team skills to fuel you academic and professional careers

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics)
Understanding of spacecraft systems and operation demonstrated through course work or student organizations
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Familiarity with spacecraft design with a focus on chemical and/or electrical propulsion for spacecraft
Experience with Python
Test experience with spacecraft propulsion systems

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.

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What applying to Astranis usually looks like

Based on publicly available information, candidates applying through greenhouse typically begin with an online application and resume submission, often followed by a recruiter screen if the profile aligns with the role. For technical and engineering positions at Astranis, applicants may encounter a mix of phone or video screens, technical assessments, and interviews with hiring managers or team members, which can generally be expected to evaluate both technical fundamentals and role-specific skills. The process may include multiple stages, such as panel interviews or take-home exercises, though the exact structure can vary by department and seniority level. Communication is commonly managed through the Greenhouse platform, with automated status updates in some cases. Response times vary, so candidates are encouraged to follow up politely if they have not heard back after a reasonable period, while preparing standard materials like a resume and portfolio where relevant.

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Propulsion Engineer Intern