Astranis
Mechanical Associate Engineer (Summer 2027)
About this role
Astranis seeks a Mechanical Associate Engineer for a 12-week summer program to design, build, and test satellite hardware alongside experienced engineers. Recent graduates will contribute to real space-bound projects while gaining hands-on experience in advanced satellite development.
What you'll do
- Design and develop satellite hardware components
- Build and assemble mechanical systems and assemblies
- Conduct testing and validation of hardware designs
- Collaborate with engineering team on complex projects
- Document design decisions and test results
- Iterate on designs based on test feedback
What they're looking for
- Mechanical design and CAD
- Hardware prototyping and fabrication
- Structural and thermal analysis
- Electromechanical system design
- Control system modeling
- Technical problem-solving
- Hands-on laboratory work
- Project documentation
Benefits
- Work on hardware launching to space
- Mentorship from experienced satellite engineers
- Access to advanced manufacturing and testing facilities
- Potential conversion to full-time employment
- Meaningful projects with real-world impact
- Collaborative engineering environment
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Astranis
Astranis builds high-throughput satellite communications systems and spacecraft hardware designed to operate reliably in space environments. The company is hiring for technical roles including network planning engineers, radiation effects specialists, PCB layout engineers, and environmental test engineers to support satellite development and customer network architecture.
- Website
- astranis.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a hardware project you designed and built from scratch—what was your process and what challenges did you overcome?
- What CAD software are you proficient in, and how have you used it in past projects?