engineering
Posted May 12CAD Engineer/Librarian Associate (Fall 2026)
at Astranis
San Francisco, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures
- Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure
- Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design Requirements
Requirements
- If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.
- Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
- Experience with SolidWorks •
- Experience with design of complex assemblies and components •
- Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems •
Benefits
- 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 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.
- Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings Bonus •
- Experience with surface modeling The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.
- Base Salary $1,925 — $1,925 USD U.S.
Additional details
- 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.
- Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent
- requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.
- Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
- As an Associate, 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 complex projects, no matter their seniority.
- Many past interns and associates have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
- Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university.
- If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern. Role
- Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development •