CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Summer 2026)

<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="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"><strong>CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Summer 2026)</strong> <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 complex projects, no matter their seniority.&nbsp;Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.&nbsp;</p> <p>Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for individuals who are enrolled at a college or university. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.</p> <p><strong>CAD Engineer Associate</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columnLayout single" data-layout="single"> <div class="cell normal" data-type="normal"> <div class="innerCell"> <h4 id="JobDescriptionCADEngineer/LibrarianIntern-Role"><strong>Role</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures</li> <li>Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure</li> <li>Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionCADEngineer/LibrarianIntern-Requirements"><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Has a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design</li> <li>Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development</li> <li>Experience with SolidWorks</li> <li>Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings</li> </ul> <h4 id="JobDescriptionCADEngineer/LibrarianIntern-Bonus"><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Experience with design of complex assemblies and components</li> <li>Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems</li> <li>Experience with surface modeling</li> </ul> </div> </div> </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>