# Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern (Summer 2027) **Company:** [Astranis](https://zerogtalent.com/space-companies/astranis) **Location:** San Francisco **Work mode:** On-site **Seniority:** Intern **Employment type:** Internship **Salary:** USD 29–29/hr **Category:** Technician **Department:** Manufacturing **Listed:** 2026-09-22 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/assembly-integration-and-test-intern-summer-2027-4704761006) ## What you'll do - Design, build, test satellite hardware/software on interdisciplinary team - Develop assembly/integration test plans with EE, ME, RF, Propulsion teams - Execute test plans using thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes - Coordinate assembly, integration, environmental test efforts ## What you need - Pursuing BS in EE, ME, or equivalent technical degree - Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation - Hands-on hardware design, build, test experience - Python for test equipment, data processing, visualization - CAD experience ## Job description 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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. #### Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern (Summer 2027) 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 Engineer. #### Role - Work on an interdisiciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software. - Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs - Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans. - Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts #### Requirements - Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree) - A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development - Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize - Strong communication skills - Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation - Must be onsite 5 days a week #### Bonus - Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing  - Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data - Experience in CAD - Direct electrical or mechanical design experience - Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. Base Hourly Pay $29—$29 USD **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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. #### **Astranis SMS Terms of Service** 1. **Recruiting Updates:** By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. 2. **Opt-Out:** You can cancel this service at any time by replying **STOP**. 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Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. 5. **Privacy:** For details on how we protect your data, view our [Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.astranis.com%2Flegal%2Fprivacy). ## Other open roles at Astranis - [Satellite Network Operations Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/satellite-network-operations-engineer-4672217006) — San Francisco - [Technical Sourcer (Fixed Term)](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/technical-sourcer-fixed-term-4715288006) — San Francisco - [Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/senior-opto-mechanical-engineer-4721317006) — San Francisco - [Electrical Engineer- SDR Hardware](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/electrical-engineer-sdr-hardware-4607847006) — San Francisco - [Procurement Intern (Winter 2027)](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/procurement-intern-winter-2027-4725805006) — San Francisco --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*