CAD Engineer Internship

About Astranis

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to sophisticated customers globally, including 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 over $1 billion in 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 top investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. The company designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California.

Role

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 complex projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many are now full-time employees.

Internships typically last twelve weeks and are hourly roles for individuals enrolled at a college or university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures.
• Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure.
• Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design.
• Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings.

Bonus

• Experience with design of complex assemblies and components.
• Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems.
• Experience with surface modeling.