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Electrical Integration Intern - RF (Spring 2026)

CompanyAstranis
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software. Help solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
481
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband. Operating in geostationary orbit, each MicroGEO satellite can provide dedicated satellites to small and medium-sized countries, Fortune 1000 companies, and other commercial customers. Astranis has built a $1 billion backlog for 12+ MicroGEO satellites launching over the next two years. Astranis also offers services across orbits and use cases. With contracts in place with Space Force, NASA, and other government partners, Astranis is working across MEO and GEO to support government science, PNT, and communications missions. Astranis has raised $750 million from top global investors and employs a team of over 400 engineers and builders, headquartered at Historic Pier 70 in San Francisco, California.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><div class="section page-centered"> <div class="section page-centered"> <h4><strong>Electrical Integration Intern - RF (Spring 2026)</strong></h4> <p>Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.</p> <p>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 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.</p> <p>If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Electrical Integration - RF Associate.</p> <h4><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software</li> <li>Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, Radio Frequency, and Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs</li> <li>Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans</li> <li>Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts</li> <li>Help solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Have a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent technical degree) and graduated within the last 6 months or currently enrolled in a post-graduate program</li> <li>A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development</li> <li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize</li> <li>Strong communication skills</li> <li>Must be onsite 5 days a week</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing complex electrical systems&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data</li> <li>Direct electrical or software design experience</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure</li> </ul> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div>The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.</div></div><div class="title">Base Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$29</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$29 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(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))</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div></div>
Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringComputer ScienceHardware DevelopmentTest EquipmentData ProcessingDebuggingCommunication SkillsSoftware Design
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EngineeringTechnologyScience & Research