Propulsion Engineer — Intern (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Propulsion Engineer Intern | Astranis Space Technologies

The Tone:
This is an internship at Astranis Space Technologies, located in Northern California, USA. Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and a backlog of over $1 billion in commercial contracts, the company employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. This role offers the opportunity to work on hard problems and contribute meaningful work on complex projects, potentially designing and testing hardware/software that will head to space.

The TL;DR
• Role: Propulsion Engineer Intern
• Type: Internship
• Location: In-person, San Francisco Bay Area
• Pay: $29 hourly
• Mission: This person will make an impact on the Propulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware for advanced satellite applications.
• Tech Stack: Python

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Design propulsion system hardware essential for advanced satellite operations.
• Analyze: Perform analysis of propulsion system hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Build & Test: Construct and rigorously test propulsion system hardware components.
• Collaborate: Engage in interdisciplinary projects with other teams to support Propulsion and broader company initiatives.
• Develop Skills: Apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges and enhance team collaboration skills for future career growth.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
• Experience: Demonstrated understanding of spacecraft systems and operation, evidenced through coursework or student organizations; proven ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• Skills: Hardware design, building, and testing; propulsion system analysis; understanding of spacecraft systems; interdisciplinary project engagement.
• Bonus: Familiarity with spacecraft design, specifically focusing on chemical and/or electrical propulsion; practical experience with Python; prior test experience involving spacecraft propulsion systems.