Propulsion Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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

As a Propulsion Engineer Intern (Summer 2027), you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems , designing, analyzing, building, and testing propulsion system hardware.

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.

Role

• 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 your academic and professional careers

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 coursework or student organizations
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch

Bonus

• Familiarity with spacecraft design with a focus on chemical and/or electrical propulsion for spacecraft
• Experience with Python
• Test experience with spacecraft propulsion systems

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