Astranis Space Technologies
Mechanical Engineer — Associate Program (Spring 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— 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 $750 million from leading investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor’s degree (or who will have completed one before starting at Astranis). As an Associate Engineer, you will have an opportunity to work on meaningful, hard problems on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to those of full-time engineers. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software heading to space on our first satellite and many have gone on to join Astranis as full-time staff. Role
Work together with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software Requirements
Have a four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical field (e.g. physics or applied math) A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch Apply even if you do not meet all criteria Bonus
Experience with CAD Experience with analytical software such as stress or thermal analysis Experience with electromechanical system design and specification Experience with control system modeling and design Salary
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week. Eligibility
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required. To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants 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). Diversity and Inclusion
Our mission and 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, candidates may respond to a voluntary self-identification survey. Completion is optional and will not affect hiring decisions. Information provided is confidential. More information is available in the company’s equal employment opportunity policy.
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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— 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 $750 million from leading investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites from its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor’s degree (or who will have completed one before starting at Astranis). As an Associate Engineer, you will have an opportunity to work on meaningful, hard problems on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to those of full-time engineers. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software heading to space on our first satellite and many have gone on to join Astranis as full-time staff. Role
Work together with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software Requirements
Have a four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical field (e.g. physics or applied math) A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch Apply even if you do not meet all criteria Bonus
Experience with CAD Experience with analytical software such as stress or thermal analysis Experience with electromechanical system design and specification Experience with control system modeling and design Salary
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week. Eligibility
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required. To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants 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). Diversity and Inclusion
Our mission and 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, candidates may respond to a voluntary self-identification survey. Completion is optional and will not affect hiring decisions. Information provided is confidential. More information is available in the company’s equal employment opportunity policy.
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