Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2026)

San Francisco, CAFull-TimeInternOther

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Intro

  • 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 $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
  • 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.
  • Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
  • Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Proficiency in a CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.)
  • A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made," and applying that knowledge
  • Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
  • 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

Job Summary

CompanyAstranis
LocationSan Francisco, CA
TypeFull-Time
LevelIntern
DomainOther