Mechanical Associate Engineer (Summer 2027)
About this role
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 some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, 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.
Mechanical Associate Engineer (Summer 2027)
Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis).Role
- Work together with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software
Requirements
- Have a four-year degree 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
Company at a glance
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, designing, building, and operating them to expand humanity's reach into the solar system. The company currently has five satellites on orbit with additional launches planned, and serves large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military through its satellite communications solutions. With a backlog exceeding $1 billion in commercial contracts, Astranis has established itself as the preferred partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Headquartered in Northern California and operating a 153,000 square foot facility, the company employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis has raised over $750 million from prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation satellite technology.
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