Mechanical Engineer — Intern (Spring 2026)
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Good opportunity for enthusiastic students, but limited by internship structure and the need for hands-on experience.
- Internship with competitive hourly pay: $29/hour
- Hands-on exposure to satellite hardware development
- Great mentorship opportunities for growth
- Requires enthusiasm and adaptability in fast-paced settings
Pros
- Hourly pay set at $29 is competitive for internships.
- Exposure to real-world aerospace projects enhances learning.
- Mentorship opportunities help interns gain valuable insights.
Cons
- Internship role limits long-term career growth potential.
- Duration of the internship may not be sufficient for significant impact.
- Focus on hands-on skills might not suit all candidates.
Who it's for
Internship / Entry-level • On-site (San Francisco)
Good fit
- Students in engineering fields seeking hands-on experience
- Individuals passionate about aerospace technology
- Those eager to learn and develop practical skills
Not recommended for
- Candidates seeking permanent career opportunities
- Individuals wanting to work in remote positions
- Those uninterested in practical engineering work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
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 is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
Role
- Work together with the engineering team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and/or software.
- Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft. Components include composite and metallic parts and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing techniques.
- Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems
- Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft by working together with the rest of the team, and document and develop procedures to improve the build process in the future
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a B.S. 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
