Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern (Fall 2026) San Francisco

Network Planning Sales Engineer Intern (Fall 2026) 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. 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. If you have already graduated from a four‑year university, please apply to be an Associate. Role: Pre‑sales and post‑sales network architecture and planning, which at its core involves optimizing high throughput satellite networks by understanding and trading dozens of parameters, including but not limited to: Digital payload configuration Orbital slot selection and frequency planning Gateway location(s) selection User terminal selection Networking / modem equipment selection and configuration The role provides a balance of technical and business/customer facing responsibilities, and is high visibility and high impact. This role includes 1:1 mentorship from a senior, seasoned sales engineer, enabling rapid learning and growth! Requirements: Strong ability to optimize systems by juggling many variables, considering all options, running a detailed trade study Process oriented mindset - constantly seeking more efficient ways of doing things, anticipating features needed from both internal and external tools Scripting language experience, preferably Python Enjoy a fast paced environment, with just the right amount of chaos; Don’t meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. Bonus: Knack for math Ability to craft high quality presentations, deliver those presentations to potential partners, and succinctly answer challenging technical questions posed by partners Willingness to travel a bit ( The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. 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)) 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.