# Propulsion Test Intern (Summer 2027) at Astranis

- Company: [Astranis](https://astranis.com)
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4705640006
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/propulsion-test-intern-summer-2027-27aa9e8a

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Design, build, and qualify test equipment for propulsion systems.
- Create and execute component and system-level test plans.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to meet project requirements and schedules.

What they're looking for:

- Pursuing a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering fields.
- Proven ability to design, build, and test hardware independently.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status required.

Pay and perks:

- Hourly base pay is $29.00.

## Posting

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.

### Role

As our Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will oversee propulsion component and system level test plan definition, test equipment design & build, and testing itself. You will work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder and industry requirements are met while also considering cost and schedule implications of testing.

- Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems
- Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment
- Develop and execute component and system level test plans
- Work closely with other teams to complete tasks

### Requirements

- Working towards a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or other applicable engineering discipline
- A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
- Compulsion to fix anything that's broken, whether its a piece of equipment, a bad process, or communication between teams

### Bonus

- Experience building or testing liquid propulsion systems
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards and test plans
- Experience with using MES/ERP software

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.

### Base Hourly Pay

$29 — $29 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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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