Astranis Space Technologies
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Winter 2026)
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
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. 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 investors and employs a team of engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its headquarters in Northern California, USA. Astranis is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate for Winter 2026. Associate positions typically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. If you have not graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program. Role
Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware Requirements
Hold a four-year degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or be currently enrolled in an M.S. program in a similar discipline Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods Experience with Python and/or C/C++ Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch Bonus
Familiarity with spacecraft design Experience with low thrust trajectories The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week. 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. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Astranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations. This role and the employment process comply with applicable equal employment opportunity policies. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status under any applicable law.
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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. 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 investors and employs a team of engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its headquarters in Northern California, USA. Astranis is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate for Winter 2026. Associate positions typically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. If you have not graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program. Role
Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware Requirements
Hold a four-year degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or be currently enrolled in an M.S. program in a similar discipline Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods Experience with Python and/or C/C++ Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch Bonus
Familiarity with spacecraft design Experience with low thrust trajectories The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week. 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. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Astranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations. This role and the employment process comply with applicable equal employment opportunity policies. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status under any applicable law.
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