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What will you do at Astranis?
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.
CAD Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) 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 have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for individuals who are enrolled at a college or university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
Role Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design Requirements Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development Experience with SolidWorks Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings Bonus Experience with design of complex assemblies and components Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems Experience with surface modeling 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.
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