Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Fall 2025)
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Job Description
About Company
Astranis is a leading space technology company with a strong track record of achievements and a clear mission to connect the world.
Key Achievements & Scale:
• Successfully launched five satellites into orbit.
• Secured ten commercial deals valued at over $1 billion in revenue.
• Raised over $750 million from top global investors, indicating substantial financial backing.
• Built a team of over 400 world-class engineers.
Location & Heritage:
• The team works out of a San Francisco office, notable for its historical use in building ships during the World Wars, described as “legendary.”
Technology & Impact:
• Their satellites operate from geostationary orbit (GEO).
• Satellites are compact, weighing only 400 kg.
• Utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload.
• Each satellite is designed to connect over two million people.
• Excited about the potential positive impact their technology will have in regions like the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and beyond.
Culture & Environment:
• Offers a rewarding work environment characterized by a passionate, collaborative team.
• Emphasizes opportunities for learning and making a significant impact for employees at all career stages.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds to foster a stronger team with unique perspectives.
• The company’s mission is to connect everyone in the world, regardless of gender, race, creed, or other distinctions.
About Job Description: Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Fall 2025)
This is an hourly internship role at Astranis, typically lasting twelve weeks, designed for students currently enrolled at a four-year university. Graduates are directed to apply for Associate Engineer positions.
Internship Philosophy:
• Interns are given an amazing opportunity to work on “hard problems”.
• Astranis prides itself on offering meaningful work on challenging projects to all, regardless of seniority.
• Many past interns have contributed significantly, designing and testing hardware/software destined for space on their first satellite.
• The internship program has a proven track record, with many past interns becoming full-time employees at Astranis.
Specific Role Responsibilities:
• Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
• Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.
Requirements:
• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in a CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Creo, NX).
• Personal Attributes & Interests:
• A passion for building things, including working effectively in a fast-paced environment and engaging in hands-on design and development.
• A strong interest in manufacturing, including a desire to learn “How It’s Made” and apply that knowledge.
• A compulsion to fix anything that’s broken, whether it’s equipment, an inefficient process, or communication issues between teams.
• Flexibility on Requirements: Applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed criteria.
Bonus Qualifications (Highly Valued but Not Mandatory):
• Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems.
• Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software.
• Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/machined components.
Compensation:
• The base hourly pay for this position is $29.00 USD.
Eligibility/Citizenship Requirement:
• Due to 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).
