Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Winter 2027)

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system.

As an Automation & Controls Engineering Intern, you'll help build the automated test infrastructure used to shake, heat, cool, evacuate, and otherwise stress satellite hardware during environmental testing.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, build, integration, and commissioning of automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment
• Assist with electrical controls hardware, including control panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, power distribution, DAQ systems, and safety interlocks
• Collaborate with environmental test, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software teams to build safe and repeatable test solutions

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related technical degree
• Experience through coursework, projects, research, internships, clubs, or personal work in one or more of the following areas:
• Electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, or data acquisition
• Embedded systems, PLCs, or industrial automation
• Control systems, state machines, or hardware/software integration
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Willingness to work in a lab or factory environment and perform hands-on hardware tasks

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.