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Production Quality Intern (Fall 2026)

CompanyAstranis
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop inspection procedures and support root cause analysis for non-conformance issues. Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor factory health and improve overall production quality.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
517
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

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.

Production Quality Intern (Fall 2026)

Four billion people do not have access to the internet. Astranis is going to change that. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost telecommunications satellites to bring the world online. And to pull it off we have to reinvent microwave radio systems in space using SDRs.

Work with incredibly smart people who have flown things in space before. We are a well-funded team that moves fast. No prior space experience needed, you just need to enjoy getting your hands dirty with real hardware and be ok with struggling to do things that seem impossibly hard.

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the whole world and everyone in it, regardless of race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to come join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

Role

  • Work with Design, Production, Quality, and Test engineering teams to develop inspection and verifications procedures
  • Support root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions to mitigate non-conformance issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights for continuous improvement in quality
  • Support process and systems development to improve production quality
  • Develop dashboards, metrics, and visuals to help identify and monitor factory health

Requirements

  • A passion for hardware development and manufacturing systems, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus

  • Previous internship or coursework experience in a similar role
  • Experience with quality management systems or hardware manufacturing
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
  • Direct electrical or mechanical design experience
  • Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure
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 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.
Key Skills
Inspection ProceduresVerification ProceduresRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsContinuous ImprovementProcess DevelopmentData VisualizationHardware DevelopmentManufacturing SystemsCommunication SkillsQuality Management SystemsPythonRSQLElectrical DesignMechanical Design
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyScience & Research