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Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027)

Astranis· Operations
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San Francisco, CA$29kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Propulsion Test Engineering Intern role at Astranis, focused on propulsion component and system tests, test equipment design/build, and cross-functional collaboration to meet stakeholder and industry requirements while considering cost and schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems
  • Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment
  • Develop and execute component and system level test plans
  • Work closely with other teams to complete tasks

Qualifications

  • Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline
  • A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
  • Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams

Skills

Required:propulsion testingtest equipment designcomponent and system level testing
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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