Environmental Test Engineer Intern

Responsibilities

• Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software
• Operate and set up environmental test equipment including thermal vacuum chambers (TVAC), vibration shaker tables, and ambient thermal chambers
• Execute test plans involving vibration, acoustics, thermal, RF, and EMI/EMC testing
• Utilize various instruments such as DAQs, oscilloscopes, and test equipment to ensure successful hardware validation

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year university pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operations
• Strong passion for hands-on hardware development and working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work onsite in San Francisco 5 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing hardware
• Proficiency in Python for interfacing with test equipment, processing large datasets, or data visualization
• Experience with CAD software
• Direct electrical or mechanical design experience
• Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, our team of engineers and entrepreneurs is dedicated to connecting the world through innovative satellite communications technology.