Mission Engineering Intern 2025 (Fall 2025)

Job Description

About Company

Astranis is a leading space technology company with significant achievements to date. They have successfully launched five satellites into orbit and secured ten commercial deals valued at over $1 billion in revenue. The company has raised substantial capital, over $750 million, from top global investors, enabling them to build a robust team of over 400 world-class engineers. The entire team operates out of their San Francisco office, which boasts a historical past, having been used for ship construction during the World Wars.

Their satellites are characterized by their compact size (weighing only 400 kg) and operate from geostationary orbit (GEO). A key technological differentiator is their use of a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite is designed to provide connectivity to a vast number of users, capable of connecting over two million people. Astranis is particularly excited about the potential impact their services will have in regions like the Philippines, Peru, and Mexico. The company fosters a rewarding work environment, supported by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, where individuals at any career stage can learn and make a significant impact.

Job Description: Mission Engineering Intern 2025 (Fall 2025)

This internship program at Astranis typically spans twelve weeks and is structured as an hourly role. It is specifically designed for students currently enrolled at a four-year university.

Internship Philosophy:
Astranis prides itself on offering interns the opportunity to engage in meaningful work on challenging projects, regardless of their seniority. Many past interns have contributed significantly by designing and testing hardware/software that is now deployed on the company’s first five satellites. The internship also serves as a strong pipeline, with many former interns transitioning into full-time employees at Astranis.

Role Responsibilities:
As a Mission Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in satellite operations. Your responsibilities will include:
• Collaborating with mission engineers to design, create, test, and execute various satellite operations procedures, encompassing both commissioning and nominal operations.
• Investigating anomalies and working closely with the mission operations and engineering teams to ensure their safe resolution.
• Actively participating in commanding activities for Astranis’s initial five operational spacecraft.
• Contributing to the development of tools and processes aimed at empowering the Mission Operations team to maintain high levels of service uptime for customers.
• Automating manual processes by leveraging scripting and other software tools.

Requirements:
Candidates for this role should meet the following criteria:
• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science-related major.
• Demonstrated experience in scripting with Python.
• Possess a basic understanding of satellite systems.
• Be highly motivated, a self-starter, and capable of performing duties without constant supervision.
• Exhibit a passion for working in a fast-paced environment and for hands-on development and testing.
• Important Note: Astranis encourages applications even if candidates do not meet all listed criteria.

Bonus Qualifications:
While not strictly required, candidates with the following experience will be at an advantage:
• Experience in telemetry analysis and anomaly investigations.
• Proficiency in building operational software tools and user-friendly UIs.
• Familiarity with software development tools such as Git.

Compensation:
The base pay for this internship position is $29.00 per hour.

Eligibility:
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants 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).

Diversity and Inclusion:
Astranis is committed to connecting the world and believes in diversity and inclusivity. They actively encourage individuals of all genders, races, creeds, and other distinctions to join their team, valuing the unique perspectives each person brings to strengthen the organization.