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Job description
Astranis is hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate — a internship, based in San Francisco, CA role ($100k–$100k). Apply directly on Astranis's careers page below.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate (Summer 2027)
Location: San Francisco
Department: Orbital Mechanics & Mission Operations Internships
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.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)
Role
- Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and Hold a four-year degree in a similar discipline
- Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods
- Experience with python and/or C/C++
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch
Bonus
- Familiarity with spacecraft design
- Experience with low thrust trajectories
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis?
The estimated salary range for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis is $100,000 - $100,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis?
The required skills for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis include: Python, C++, C.
What is the seniority level for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis?
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis?
You can view the full description and apply for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate at Astranis on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/astranis-guidance-navigation-and-control-associate-summer-2027-xlxei.