Avionics Engineer Intern (Winter 2026)
Astranis Space TechnologiesSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted August 28, 2025
58000 - 58000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
Astranis Space Technologies specializes in building low-cost satellites for high orbits, with its flagship product MicroGEO offering affordable broadband services in geostationary orbit. The company also provides radiation-hardened electronics and supports government missions across MEO and GEO. Astranis has a $1 billion backlog for 12+ satellites launching over the next two years and is backed by $750 million from top investors, employing over 400 engineers at its headquarters in San Francisco.
Job Description
Astranis is building advanced satellites for high orbits and expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. They are looking for motivated students to join their Avionics Engineering team for a twelve-week internship, assisting with hardware testing, design, and debugging. The company offers challenging projects and career growth.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
- Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
- Passion for hardware development
- Experience with Python and/or C++
- Experience designing, building, and testing hardware from scratch
- US Citizenship or Green Card
- Familiarity with standard EE lab bench
- Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design