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Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate

Astranis

On-site
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Internship
$100k–$100kPosted 2mo ago

Real job — pulled straight from Astranis’s careers page · Verified June 28, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Astranis is hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate — a internship, based in San Francisco, CA role ($100k–$100k). Apply directly on Astranis's careers page below.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

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 $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 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 (Fall 2026)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. 
 
As an Associate, 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 challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. 
 
If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.

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
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.
Base Salary
$1,925$1,925 USD
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))
 
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate at Astranis?

The estimated salary range for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate at Astranis is $100,000 - $100,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate at Astranis?

The required skills for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate at Astranis include: Python, C++.

What is the seniority level for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate at Astranis?

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate at Astranis is a Internship level position.

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