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Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis
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San Francisco, CA$29/hrFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Internship role at Astranis focusing on pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning for high-throughput satellite networks, combining technical work with customer-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Pre-sales and post-sales network architecture and planning, optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters
  • Digital payload configuration
  • Orbital slot selection and frequency planning
  • Antenna system optimization, user coverage area definition
  • Gateway location(s) selection
  • User terminal selection
  • Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration

Qualifications

  • Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study
  • Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools
  • Scripting language experience, preferably Python
  • Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos
  • Bonus: Knack for math
  • Bonus: Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners
  • Bonus: Willingness to travel a bit (< 10%)
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Skills

Required:Optimization of complex systemsTrade study / systems analysisPython

Benefits

  • Base pay: $29.00 per hour
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Astranis

Advanced satellites for high orbits.

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.

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