Astranis Space Technologies
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Spring 2026)
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Spring 2026)
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. 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.
Role
Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a M.S. program in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and hold a four‑year degree 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.
Base salary: $1,925 per week.
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
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Role
Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a M.S. program in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and hold a four‑year degree 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.
Base salary: $1,925 per week.
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
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