# Propulsion Manufacturing 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:** Mechanical
**Department:** Manufacturing
**Listed:** 2026-09-19

[View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/propulsion-manufacturing-intern-summer-2027-4705648006)

## What you'll do

- Design and build satellite manufacturing factory
- Deliver flight-ready propulsion subsystem from tank to thruster

## What you need

- Pursuing BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, Creo, NX)
- Strong interest in manufacturing and hands-on design
- Experience with liquid propulsion systems (bonus)
- Experience with MES/ERP or work instructions (bonus)

## 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.

#### **Propulsion Manufacturing 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**

-   Design & Build the factory that builds satellites.
-   Deliver a physical propulsion subsystem, from tank to thruster, that is ready to operate in space.

#### **Requirements**

-   Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
-   Proficiency in a CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, NX, etc.)
-   A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
-   Strong interest in manufacturing; learning "How It's Made," and applying that knowledge
-   Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams
-   Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

#### **Bonus**

-   Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
-   Experience writing work instructions, test procedures, or using MES/ERP software
-   Experience welding, machining, or designing welded/ machined components 

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.

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