Mechanical Engineer Intern

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software
• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures, bracketry, and mechanisms
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for various spacecraft systems
• Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and develop procedures to improve future build processes

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical degree (e.g., physics or applied math)
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Hands-on hardware design and development experience
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software
• Experience with analytical software for stress or thermal analysis
• Experience with electromechanical system design and specification
• Experience with control system modeling and design

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 spacecraft technology.