RF Hardware Intern (Winter 2027)
About the role
Internship at Astranis focused on RF hardware design and integration for spacecraft, targeting microwave RF sub-systems and integration with the spacecraft.
Responsibilities
- Design, simulate, implement, and measure passive/active RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, including; LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down convertors, filters, oscillators, etc.
- Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or related technical field
- Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Deep knowledge of basic RF concepts, such as transmission lines, impedance matching, filter design, and active RF circuits
- Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
- Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS or HFSS)
- Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc.
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Skills
Benefits
- The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
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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