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Antenna Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyAstranis
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will work with mechanical, thermal, and payload engineers to design, build, and test high-performance antenna systems for satellite payloads. This role involves leveraging design tools, procuring RF components, and validating performance through anechoic chamber testing.
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.

Antenna Intern (Summer 2027)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. 

As an Antenna Intern, you will work closely with mechanical, thermal, and payload system engineers to design, build and test antenna systems for ongoing and next-generation satellite payloads. 

Role

  • Leverage cutting-edge design tools to realize high-performance communications antenna systems with on-orbit flexibility to meet evolving customer demand.
  • Work with vendors to design and procure antenna and RF components and validate their performance through anechoic chamber testing.
  • Co-design antenna components and systems in conjunction with other technical disciplines, including Mechanical/Structural/Thermal/Payload Systems.

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of electromagnetics, including antenna fundamentals, impedance matching, transmission lines, and circuit matching.
  • Experience measuring components using vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve engineering challenges in innovative and creative ways.
  • Capable of using industry-standard design tools such as CST, HFSS, or TICRA and scripting to solve engineering problems using Matlab or Python.

Bonus

  • Experience with 3D printing (Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Fused Deposition Modeling).
  • Experience with link budget and system calculations including EIRP, noise figure, and G/T.
  • Experience designing waveguide components (OMT, MUX, diplexer, filters, polarizers, etc).
  • Experience with reflectors.
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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Key Skills
ElectromagneticsAntenna designImpedance matchingTransmission linesCircuit matchingVector network analyzersSpectrum analyzersSignal sourcesCSTHFSSTICRAMatlabPythonAnechoic chamber testingRF components
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