Astranis Space Technologies
Mechanical Engineer - Associate Program (Summer 2026)
Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Mechanical Engineer - Associate Program (Summer 2026)
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 some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of 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 done so before working at Astranis). If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.
Responsibilities
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 equivalent technical degree (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
Don\'t meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these 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
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.
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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 some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of 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 done so before working at Astranis). If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.
Responsibilities
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 equivalent technical degree (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
Don\'t meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these 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
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.
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