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Electrical Integration Intern - Avionics (Winter 2027)

Astranis logoAstranis$29.00/hrSan FranciscoPosted 1mo ago

About the role

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Electrical Integration Intern - Avionics (Winter 2027)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

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 challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role

  • Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software
  • Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, Radio Frequency, and Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs
  • Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans
  • Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts
  • Help solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system

Requirements

  • Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent technical degree)
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus

  • Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing complex electrical systems
  • Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data
  • Direct electrical or software design experience
  • Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

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. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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From Astranis's job posting, checked 29 Oct 2026.

The application

Your details and CV, then 9 questions (3 written).

Have readyCVLinkedIn (optional)
  1. 1.
    Astranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, therefore will you state which of the following applies to you:Pick one
  2. 2.
    What is the most impressive thing you have ever accomplished?Written answer
  3. 3.
    You and your lab partner are working on a project. You both set a power supply's limits to 10V, 2A and turn it on. Their power supply says it's providing 10V, 0.5A. Your power supply says it's providing 0.5V, 2A. What's going on?Written answer
  4. 4.
    We use photodiodes on our satellite to track where the satellite is relative to the sun. Briefly describe a possible signal chain between a photodiode and our on-board computer.Written answer
  5. 5.
    Please confirm the season you are applying for.Pick one: Winter 2027
  6. 6.
    When are you able to join Astranis as an intern/associate? (12 week minimum)Short answer
  7. 7.
    What is your preferred end date for the internship/associate program?Short answer
  8. 8.
    At Astranis, we value in-person collaboration and a strong work ethic. Are you comfortable with working onsite at our San Francisco HQ 5 days a week?Yes or no
  9. 9.
    Select YES to receive quick text messages from Astranis regarding interview scheduling, status updates, and logistics for this role. (Message frequency varies. Standard text rates apply. Opt out anytime by replying STOP.)Yes or no

From Astranis's apply page, checked 29 Oct 2026.

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Designs, builds and operates high-orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.

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