Astranis Hiring Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027) in San Francisco

Role

As our Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will oversee propulsion component and system level test plan definition, test equipment design and build, and testing itself. You will work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder and industry requirements are met while also considering cost and schedule implications of testing.

• Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems
• Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment
• Develop and execute component and system level test plans
• Work closely with other teams to complete tasks

Requirements

• Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline
• A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
• Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether it's a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams

Bonus

• Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards and test plans
• Experience with using MES/ERP software

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

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))