Mechanical Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Overview 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. 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 is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Role Mechanical Engineer Intern (Fall 2026) Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. Responsibilities Work together with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software. Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft. Components include composite and metallic parts and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing techniques. Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems. Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft by collaborating with the team, and document and develop procedures to improve the build process in the future. Requirements Currently pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math). A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development. Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch. Don’t meet them all? Not a problem; please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus Experience with CAD Experience with analytical software such as stress or thermal analysis Experience with electromechanical system design and specification Experience with control system modeling and design Compensation The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. Eligibility U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Notice Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astranis Space Technologies Corp.