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Guidance, Navigation, and Control Associate (Summer 2027)

CompanyAstranis
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The associate will work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware. They will contribute to challenging projects and solve complex engineering problems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
562
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.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate (Summer 2027)

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. 
 
As an Associate, 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. 
 
If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.

Role

  • Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a M.S program in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design, or a related technical field, and Hold a four-year degree in a similar discipline
  • Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods
  • Experience with python and/or C/C++
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch

Bonus

  • Familiarity with spacecraft design
  • Experience with low thrust trajectories
The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.
Base Salary
$1,925—$1,925 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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Key Skills
Control systemsOrbital mechanicsSpacecraft designControl theoryEstimation methodsPythonC++CHardware designSoftware designLow thrust trajectories
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