Spectrum Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) – Spectrum Management

Job Description

Spectrum Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) | 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, expanding humanity’s reach and providing dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With over $1 billion in commercial contracts and a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs, Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites in-house. This role offers the unique opportunity for a student to engage in meaningful, complex projects by helping develop crucial spectrum resources that will define the company’s future capabilities for years to come.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Hourly (12 weeks)
• Location: In-person, Northern California, USA
• Pay: $29 hourly
• Team: Regulatory team
• Mission: Develop spectrum resources for Astranis for years to come.
• Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Assist the Regulatory team in developing long-term spectrum resources essential for Astranis’s future operations and growth.
• Learn: Gain comprehensive knowledge of spectrum management principles and their application in the satellite industry.
• Understand: Understand the complex regulatory processes, including how the FCC licenses spectrum and the pivotal role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
• Apply: Learn how satellite companies navigate these regulatory frameworks to apply for and secure the ability to launch new satellite systems.
• Analyze: Perform detailed RF interference analyses to ensure Astranis satellites can coexist and share spectrum effectively with other existing systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled student at a four-year university, having completed at least the second year of a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, with a preference for Electrical, Space-focused, or Aeronautical disciplines.
• Experience: Completed the second year of a four-year university engineering program, demonstrating foundational academic progress in engineering.
• Skills:
• Demonstrated interest in the intersection of legal frameworks and engineering applications.
• Possess a strong drive and self-starter mentality, capable of initiating and making progress on tasks.
• Ability to move work forward effectively even when faced with initial questions, showing a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Bonus: Additional years of completion in an engineering school program; prior coursework or academic experience in satellite communications.