Propulsion Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
About The Position
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 complex 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. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics)
- Understanding of spacecraft systems and operation demonstrated through course work or student organizations
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with spacecraft design with a focus on chemical and/or electrical propulsion for spacecraft
- Experience with Python
- Test experience with spacecraft propulsion systems
Responsibilities
- Make an impact on the Propulsion team by designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware
- Take on interdisciplinary projects with other teams to support Propulsion and company initiatives
- Learn how to apply your academic experience to real world situations and develop team skills to fuel you academic and professional careers
Benefits
- Hourly pay of $29.00
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
