Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><div class="section page-centered"> <h4><strong>Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)</strong></h4> <p>Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.</p> <h4><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Design &amp; Build the factory that builds satellites.</li> <li>Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering</li> <li>Proficiency in a CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.)</li> <li>A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development</li> <li>Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made," and applying that knowledge</li> <li>Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams</li> <li>Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul>