Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Fall 2026)

San Francisco, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space. Requirements

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. Role
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
Proficiency in a CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.)
Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software •

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.
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus •
Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/ machined components The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
Base Hourly Pay $29 — $29 USD U.S.

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.
Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.
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.
A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made," and applying that knowledge