Propulsion Manufacturing Intern (Spring 2026)
Astranis
About this role
Astranis is hiring a Propulsion Manufacturing Intern for a paid, hourly 12-week internship to support the design and production of satellite propulsion subsystems. The role gives students the opportunity to contribute to building factory systems and delivering hardware—from tanks to thrusters—that can operate in space. Interns will gain hands-on experience and exposure to aerospace manufacturing processes, with many past interns moving into full-time roles.
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About Astranis
astranis.comAstranis designs, builds, and operates small, high-orbit satellites and dedicated satellite networks to deliver flexible, resilient, high‑speed communications for commercial and government customers worldwide. The company pioneered a new class of compact yet powerful high‑orbit spacecraft that use modern digital processing to replace legacy, oversized megasats. Astranis has multiple satellites on orbit, more than ten on contract, and over $1 billion in satellite services sold. Customers choose Astranis for faster deployment, lower cost, and a network‑centric approach to delivering tailored connectivity where terrestrial infrastructure is limited.
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About Astranis
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$58k
per year
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