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Mechanical Engineer

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 Mechanical Engineer — a internship, based in San Francisco, CA role ($100k–$100k). Apply directly on Astranis's careers page below.

Mechanical Engineer - Associate Program (Fall 2026)

Location: San Francisco

Department: Mechanical Engineering 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.

Mechanical Engineer — Associate Program (Fall 2026)

Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis). 
 
As an Associate Engineer, 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, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time. 
 
If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern. 

Role

  • Work together with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software

Requirements

  • Have a four-year degree in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. physics or applied math)
  • A passion and enthusiasm for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

  • Experience with CAD
  • Experience with analytical software such as stress or thermal analysis
  • Experience with electromechanical system design and specification
  • Experience with control system modeling and design
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 Mechanical Engineer at Astranis?

The estimated salary range for Mechanical Engineer at Astranis is $100,000 - $100,000 USD per year.

What is the seniority level for Mechanical Engineer at Astranis?

Mechanical Engineer at Astranis is a Internship level position.

How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer at Astranis?

You can view the full description and apply for Mechanical Engineer at Astranis on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/astranis-mechanical-engineer-associate-program-fall-2026-kxfb1.